JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – FEMA is conducting its first study since 1980 of the North Carolina coast’s flooding risk, and the results produced new flood maps for much of the 9OYS viewing area.

The maps, which show verified damage to homes as of Jan. 7, were presented to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners at its Jan. 16 budget retreat. In Buncombe County, Helene destroyed 340 ...