Kinston North Carolina sits in the Neuse River floodplain and has experienced catastrophic flooding from Atlantic hurricanes — Hurricane Floyd in 1999 inundated the city for weeks and Hurricane Matthew in 2016 caused additional major flooding. Lenoir County lies in the direct path of Atlantic hurricane systems and the low elevation along the Neuse River creates extreme flooding risk. The city sits near Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station and Seymour Johnson AFB. Repeated flooding has challenged the city's recovery and infrastructure investment.
// 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
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- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flooding / Military |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 8 |
| Last Major Event | Floyd 1999 |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 252-939-3110 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 43 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Lenoir County NC
North Carolina · Hurricane / Flash Flooding
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7/10
Moderate Risk