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28479
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The economic impact of hurricane Matthew is detailed. Increased monthly rainfall in September increased the impact of the hurricane in October. A map of the rainfall from 2016 is included showing stream flow, high water areas, and amount of rainfall in eastern North Carolina. Also detailed are figures of the economic impact from the hurricane and rainfall which included $1.5 billion in property damage and 28 deaths.
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16047
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Historical accounts as far back as ancient times reveal methods of harvesting rainwater for reuse. A new trend among environmentally conscientious residents is rainwater harvesting in backyards into barrels or cisterns. A workshop was held in Onslow County last year that drew 70 interested individuals. Further work was undertaken by Mark McCloskey, vice president of East Carolina Community Development Inc., in Jacksonville where a green-friendly apartment complex, called Glenstal, incorporates a 1,100 gallon cistern for the community to repurpose.
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Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Winter 2012, p17-21, il Periodical Website
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34203
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According to the United States Geological Survey’s National Water Conditions, temperatures were above normal throughout most of the nation in July. In North Carolina, streamflow values declined statewide for the third month in a row but remained at average to slightly above average levels. Rainfall, streamflow, groundwater, and reservoir levels in July and August are presented in this article.