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Leafless trees in a Western North Carolina apple orchard in the winter.

Feb 26, 2025

Blooms of Spring Kick Off Helene Recovery

North Carolina’s apple crop, the seventh largest in the nation, suffered a severe blow in the aftermath of September’s Hurricane Helene, losing about 20% of its annual production. Growers are now preparing for the next phase of recovery as spring approaches.

A flooded street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, which caused significant damage across the northeastern U.S. in 2021.

Aug 14, 2024

Using Machine Learning To Map Floods

A graduate student at the Center for Geospatial Analytics trained a machine-learning model to create maps that could help identify potentially flood-prone areas in urban settings.

Jul 31, 2024

New model uses satellite imagery, machine learning to map flooding in urban environments

As climate change causes storms to intensify, new tools are needed to map where flooding occurs in under-studied areas. A new mapping tool from North Carolina State University uses machine learning and open-source satellite imagery to model flooding in urban environments. The new model could create maps that predict urban area flooding, which traditionally have…

Michael Brennan stands in front of a large screen that displays a graphic about the 2023 hurricane season.

Aug 2, 2023

NC State Alumni Lead Nation’s Hurricane Preparedness Efforts

Two NC State alumni are leaders in the National Hurricane Center, using meteorology and behavioral science to protect people in North Carolina and across the nation.

Map of Hurricane Dorian's projected path.

Sep 4, 2019

Experts Can Discuss Hurricane, Flood, Recovery Issues

As Hurricane Dorian churns in the Atlantic, NC State experts can answer media questions on everything from coastal damage to food safety.

Apr 16, 2019

NC State Researchers Predict Normal 2019 Hurricane Season for East Coast

Researchers predict normal hurricane season for 2019.

The top of the NC State Memorial Bell Tower peeks into view amid blue sky and clouds.

Oct 27, 2016

Extra Leave Approved for Hurricane-Affected Employees

Faculty and staff who endured substantial damage or total loss of their primary residence can apply for up to 80 hours of management-approved leave. The deadline to submit applications for this leave is Dec. 31.

Apr 13, 2015

Expect Quiet Hurricane Season, NC State Researchers Say

NC State forecasts quiet 2015 hurricane season.