Here's How Mountain Towns Are Preparing For Inland Floods From Hurricanes
Hurricanes impact more than just the coast.
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Hurricanes impact more than just the coast.
The French Broad River winds through the mountains of western North Carolina, fed by dozens of mountain streams, and crosses the city of Asheville.
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With rivers pushed to the brink, municipalities have struggled to keep their residents safe.
People have lived along the river for millennia, the benefits competing with the risks. Modern levee systems built in response to past disasters like the Floods of 1927 or 1993 aren't designed for the newest risk: increased rainfall caused by climate change.