Fayetteville was catastrophically flooded by Hurricane Florence in September 2018 when the Cape Fear River crested at record levels inundating thousands of homes. Fort Liberty — the largest military installation in the world by population — sits adjacent to the city creating unique military community emergency management requirements. The city has flooded repeatedly from Cape Fear River events and sits in the direct track of Atlantic hurricanes making landfall on the Carolina coast.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 9 |
| Last Major Event | Florence 2018 |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (910) 433-1100 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 US-301 NC-87 US-401 |
| Elevation | 102 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.