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When the city experiences intense rainfall in short durations, there are rapid rises in creek levels and streambank flooding. A property that is in or near a flood-prone area, or Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA), may experience impacts, like flooding, from these storm events.
Flooding happens naturally and cannot be completely prevented. Having measures in place before flooding occurs can save lives and valuable property. It’s important to know your flood risk before a storm comes.
Protecting People and Property
To be safe during severe weather, residents should have an emergency kit prepared, register for alerts, know what to do if driving during a storm.
Learn more about how to protect yourself and property during a storm.
Track Storms with Us
To see if there's potential flooding during a storm event, track storms with us! We use stream gauges, rain gauges, flood monitoring cameras, and flood warning signs to track flooding in Raleigh. See if it's flooding in Raleigh.
