Public Open House to Review Updated Flood Risk Data for Lake Lure/Rutherford County

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
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040726 at 5 - Floodplain Open House

Residents, business owners, and community leaders of Rutherford County, including the communities of Lake Lure and the Village of Chimney Rock are invited to attend a public open house meeting on Thursday April 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Lure Town Hall located at The Landings at 920 Buffalo Creek Rd.,  Lake Lure, NC 28746.

The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss the most recent updates to local flood hazard and flood risk data. The open house will give participants the opportunity to:

  • Review the results of the preliminary flood risk data;

  • Learn how to submit appeals and comments on the revised studies; 

  • Ask questions about the updated flood studies and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

County and local staff will be available to help residents locate their properties on the updated maps and better understand their level of flood risk. Representatives from the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program will also be on site to explain the preliminary map update process, answer questions about flood insurance, and provide guidance on floodplain management.

The flood hazard data is accessible online at https://fris.nc.gov/.

  • Select the Preliminary tab to view the preliminary data to determine whether your property is affected by this update.

This event is open to the public. All interested stakeholders are encouraged to attend.

For more information, contact Stacey Fuller, CRM, NCFMP Outreach Planner (919-825-2315), Shane Dotson, Rutherford County Building Inspections Director (828-287-6036), or Mike Williams, Lake Lure Community Development Director/Floodplain Manager (828-625-9983 x 117.

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