Hurricane Matthew Flood Extent Across the Piedmont and Coastal Plain of North Carolina

This data was created as part of a NatureNet Science Fellowship project initiated in 2018 by The Nature Conservancy and the Arizona State University Center for Biodiversity Outcomes to assess risks and identify solutions for nutrient pollution under extreme events. This dataset provides an estimate of inland flood extent under Hurricane Matthew (2016), and can help to inform planning efforts aimed at improving resilience to future storms. This is part of a collection of datasets produced as part of a study of the potential implications of repeated hurricanes for water quality in North Carolina. Complementary datasets include: Hurricane Florence (2018) estimated flood extent and opportunities for buyouts and watershed-scale nature-based solutions within flood-affected areas. Note: Do not download this raster using the map at the top of the page. Instead, click Download then "Download Matthew flood extent raster." The link will take you to a page where the raster can be downloaded.