Case Study

City of Fayetteville’s Watershed Master Plan

In order to better assess the severity of city-wide floods and create flood mitigation solutions, Fayetteville, North Carolina’s city officials embarked on a $13 million Watershed Master Plan program in 2019.

Year
2023

Details

Hazards
Flooding – General
Flooding – Rainfall-induced
Assets
People
Property
Transportation and Mobility
Water Infrastructure – Stormwater
Sources
American Public Works Association USGS—United States Geological Survey
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Tools & Data

North Carolina - USGS Stream and Precipitation Gages

Organizations

American Public Works Association
USGS—United States Geological Survey

Relevant Options

Partner with community members to bring together technical information and social considerations to better inform flood management in historically underserved areas. Direct residents to geographic information system (GIS) hazard mapping online to better understand their risks. Implement flood detection devices, alerts, warnings and reporting systems.

Steps to Resilience

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action
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