Areas of Wilmington that don't flood? (Star: apartment, neighborhoods, construction)

[Victor61]

Any areas/neighborhoods that stayed dry/un-flooded post-Florence?

Am thinking about relocating, but want to avoid flood-prone areas.

(Hope everyone is staying safe down there.)

[BC1960]

Start here: https://fris.nc.gov/fris/Home.aspx?ST=NC

When a storm drops over 20 inches of rain in 3 days, pretty much everywhere floods.

[Victor61]

thanks for the reply

[grouse789]

THird story of any building is relatively safe, generally speaking....

[Whyrallnamestaken]

Originally Posted by grouse789

THird story of any building is relatively safe, generally speaking....

and a crane to hoist your car to keep it out of flood waters.

Keep in mind that (at least where I live) some areas can flood that did not previously flood or vice versa.

[sahd0w]

I live in Monkey Junction and my area didn't flood.

[MaidinMyrtle]

Mid town typically is good, but it just depends if your house/apartment is in a low lying area or not. I mean if it rains too much it could flood.

[HP91]

95% of Wilmington (City Limits) doesnt flood. There have been stormwater fees since the mid 90's that has significantly added stormwater improvements, including the expansion and construction of retention ponds and new culverts. Still some work to do, but significantly better than it was during Hurricane Fran in 1996.

Unincorporated areas of New Hanover County are another story, although most are better than they used to be.

Water St downtown does flood, but that is directly adjacent to the river. Front St is really the main street downtown and doesnt flood.