About Floodplains

The Town of Holly Springs has strict requirements for developments built up- or downstream of existing or potential drainage or flooding problems. Below are links to more information about floodplains and related topics.

• Storm and Emergency Preparation Information: Learn about ReadyWake and sign up for emergency updates from the county and Town.

Other Floodplain Management Agencies

• Federal Emergency Management Agency: This agency's mission is "to lead America to prepare for, prevent, respond to and recover from disasters."
• North Carolina Division of Emergency Management: Part of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, this agency assists people to effectively prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate hazards and disasters.
• Wake County Floodplain Contacts: List of floodplain contacts throughout Wake County.

Helpful Links

• Beaver Management: The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission provides information about areas that experience flooding due to beavers.
• North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program: Online floodplain maps and information about floodplains and flood insurance.
• Wake County iMaps: Wake County’s interactive parcel map where property information with the FEMA floodplain overlay can be viewed.
• Flood Risk Information System: Data, maps, and more provided by the state.

For more information, contact Town of Holly Springs Environmental Services and Stormwater Management staff at (919) 567-4011 or stormwater@hollyspringsnc.us.