FAQs • Boone, NC • CivicEngage

What are some tips for on how to reduce the chance of stormwater from ponding on my property?

Please see below for tips on how to reduce the chance of stormwater from ponding on your property:

Do not dump or throw anything into ditches or streams. Dumping yard waste and other debris can accumulate and plug ditches, culverts, and channels thereby increasing the risk of flooding during storm events as rainwater will have nowhere to go.
Maintain your drainage system.
Clean out roof gutters twice a year.
Direct flow from downspouts away from your foundation without directing stormwater discharge onto neighboring properties.
Never discharge water over the edge of a steep slope.
Properties with stormwater detention systems should have these systems checked on an annual basis to ensure that they are functioning as intended.
If a public street drain or ditch appears to be blocked by snow or other debris call the Town of Boone Public Works Department at (828-268-6230) to report the issue.

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Special Flood Areas

1. Is my property located within the Special Flood Hazard Area?: To determine whether your property is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area please contact the Town of Boone Planning and Inspections Department by phone at 828-268-6960 or visit the North Carolina Flood Risk Information System website where you can conduct a search based upon your address.

2. Is there an elevation certificate available for my home or business?: To determine whether the Town of Boone has an elevation certificate on file for your structure, please contact the Town of Boone Planning and Inspections Department by phone at 828-268-6960.

Maintaining the drainage system on private property is the owner’s responsibility

Please see below for tips on how to reduce the chance of stormwater from ponding on your property:

Do not dump or throw anything into ditches or streams. Dumping yard waste and other debris can accumulate and plug ditches, culverts, and channels thereby increasing the risk of flooding during storm events as rainwater will have nowhere to go.
Maintain your drainage system.
Clean out roof gutters twice a year.
Direct flow from downspouts away from your foundation without directing stormwater discharge onto neighboring properties.
Never discharge water over the edge of a steep slope.
Properties with stormwater detention systems should have these systems checked on an annual basis to ensure that they are functioning as intended.
If a public street drain or ditch appears to be blocked by snow or other debris call the Town of Boone Public Works Department at (828-268-6230) to report the issue.