Hurricane Preparedness in Surry County, NC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Surry County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Flood Elevation
In special flood hazard areas of unincorporated Surry County, new construction and substantial improvements, including manufactured homes, must have their lowest floor built no lower than the regulatory flood protection elevation, per § 154.017-07, or be engineer-certified as flood-proofed for non-residential buildings.
Surry County Flood Elevation Building Standard
Some RestrictionsSurry County Code § 154.017-07(A)
(A) Residential construction. New construction or substantial improvement of any residential structure (including manufactured homes) shall have the reference level, including basement, elevated no lower than the regulatory flood protection elevation, as defined in § 154.003-02. (B) Non-residential construction. (1) New construction or substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial...
Storm Debris
A temporary structure placed in a Surry County special flood hazard area needs a Floodplain Administrator-approved removal plan before a hurricane, flash flood or flood warning, spelling out who will remove it and confirming it will be hauled out at least 72 hours before a hurricane makes landfall.
Surry County Pre-Hurricane Structure Removal Rule
Some RestrictionsSurry County Code § 154.017-07(F)
(F) Temporary non-residential structures. Prior to the issuance of a floodplain development permit for a temporary structure, applicants must submit to the Floodplain Administrator a plan for the removal of such structure(s) in the event of a hurricane, flash flood or other type of flood warning notification. ... (1) A specified time for which the temporary use will be permitted. Time speci...
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