North Carolina Flood Zones

North Carolina faces extreme flood risk from hurricanes and tropical storms that bring both storm surge and catastrophic inland rainfall. The flat coastal plain is prone to prolonged riverine flooding, and mountain areas experience flash flooding in steep terrain.

FEMA Region

Region 4

NFIP Policies

130,000

Common Zones

AEVEAAOX

Look Up Any North Carolina Address

Enter a NC address to instantly check its FEMA flood zone designation, SFHA status, and insurance requirements.

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North Carolina Cities

Explore flood zone information for major cities in North Carolina.

Charlotte, NC
Raleigh, NC
Wilmington, NC
Durham, NC
Fayetteville, NC
Asheville, NC
Outer Banks, NC

Understanding Flood Zones

Learn more about the FEMA flood zone designations common in North Carolina.

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