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When wetlands disappear, flood risks rise

By Will Atwater In 2018, Hurricane Florence stalled over North Carolina, dumping heavy rain that shattered records across the eastern part of the state. In some areas near the coast, Florence dropped more than 30 inches of rain over several days, and preliminary reports showed totals as high as 35.93 inches in parts of the region.  These rainfall amounts contributed to catastrophic flooding as rivers and creeks quickly overwhelmed their banks. I…
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North Carolina Health News broke the news in on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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