Case Study

The Road to Resilience

Frequent and severe inland flooding is an increasing problem for North Carolina's transportation system. A multi-agency team is working to understand the impacts of these floods—and to consider possible solutions.

Year
2021

Details

Hazards Addressed
Flooding – General
Assets
Transportation and Mobility
Property

Click the link below to read this case study in the Summer 2020 issue of Coastwatch magazine, published by North Carolina Sea Grant. 

The Road to Resilience »

Additional Resources

North Carolina Climate Science Report
Adapted version of the article on Climate.gov
USGS Current Water Data for the Nation
Historical Precipitation Data
Topographic Data for North Carolina

Organizations to Contact

North Carolina Sea Grant
NC State University | Biological & Agricultural Engineering Department
N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT)

Relevant Options

Use the best available science and resilient design features in transportation infrastructure to improve resiliency to extreme climate events. Enhance emergency communication capabilities and evacuation strategies, routes and safety zones. Develop a formal parking plan when there is a chance of flooding. Include appropriate signage on streets.

Steps to Resilience

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action
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Image Credit

Marc Basnight Bridge crosses over the Oregon Inlet in the Outer Banks. Courtesy of North Carolina Department of Transportation.