Congressman Tim Moore Urges Army Corps to Finalize Rocky Broad River Plan, Support Western North Carolina Rebuilding

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) wrote a letter urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to finalize a permanent plan to redirect the Rocky Broad River by September 27, 2026, two-years after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina. The request seeks to provide long-term certainty for communities in the Hickory Nut Gorge, where the storm's catastrophic damage continues to hinder rebuilding and economic recovery.

"Following conversations with residents, business owners, and local officials, it is clear that the continued uncertainty surrounding the Rocky Broad River's course remains one of the most significant obstacles standing between these communities and a real recovery," Congressman Moore wrote in the letter.

Congressman Moore emphasized that establishing a permanent river alignment is essential to restoring certainty for families, businesses, and local governments working to rebuild.

"While the Corps has made meaningful progress, the mission is not complete. Businesses and families cannot fully rebuild. The river's current temporary alignment is not a long-term solution, and the uncertainty poses a threat to the region's economic recovery. A finalized plan for the Rocky Broad River is needed," he added.

Read the full letter HERE.