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flag Over 40% of North Carolina properties that flooded were outside official flood zones, study finds.

flag A new study from UNC Chapel Hill reveals over 40% of properties that flooded in North Carolina over the past three decades were outside designated floodplains, leaving many without flood insurance vulnerable. flag The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) are considered outdated, failing to account for climate change impacts. flag The study highlights the need for updated flood risk data to improve insurance coverage and policy decisions. flag Nearly 1 in 4 of these properties experienced flooding more than once. flag Researchers suggest potential policy changes, such as subsidized flood insurance, to address the growing risk.

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