Be Aware!

• Flooding is the #1 natural hazard in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, both in frequency and in damage to property
• Frequent local floods are due to our climate and our "lay of the land"
• 90% of all natural disasters in this country involve flooding. 
• Most flood deaths happen in vehicles 
• 25% of flood insurance claims come from areas not shown in a FEMA floodplain
• Most floods don't qualify for federal disaster aid, but flood insurance will cover all flood-related damages