As North Carolina faces stronger storms and more frequent flooding, Rep. McDowell commits to leading on flood solutions
WASHINGTON, DC — June 17, 2025 — The American Flood Coalition (AFC) today recognized Representative Addison McDowell (NC) as a Federal Champion for his leadership, public service, and commitment to finding solutions to challenges posed by flooding.
“As a conservative and outdoorsman, I’m committed to a smarter, more efficient response to natural disasters. That means pro-innovation, forward-looking solutions that strengthen our watersheds and communities,” said Representative McDowell. “As our neighbors across Western North Carolina continue long-term recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene, I look forward to delivering common sense reforms and investments that strengthen our state and all communities for the future.”
Rep. McDowell joins 53 bipartisan AFC Federal Champions, those members of Congress dedicated to advancing solutions to stronger storms and more frequent flooding. Rep. McDowell is the ninth Federal Champion from the Tar Heel State, joining Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, and Reps. Don Davis, Chuck Edwards, Virginia Foxx, Tim Moore, Greg Murphy, and David Rouzer.
“Rep. McDowell brings fresh perspective and energy to our already strong contingent of Federal Champions from North Carolina,” said Melissa Roberts, Executive Director of the American Flood Coalition. “From joining President Trump’s survey of Hurricane Helene damage in early 2025 to prioritizing more effective FEMA and transportation policy as a member of House T&I, Rep. McDowell is already leading on shared priorities that will benefit flood-impacted communities in North Carolina and beyond.”
Rep. McDowell is an avid outdoorsman and supporter of effective conservation efforts to enhance healthy watersheds and waterfowl habitat. As a member of the House Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure and Natural Resources, Rep. McDowell has oversight of key federal flood resilience programs and policies, including those at FEMA, Department of Transportation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
About the American Flood Coalition
The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group that brings together cities, elected officials, military leaders, businesses, and civic groups to drive adaptation to higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. The Coalition advances solutions that support flood-affected communities and protect our nation’s residents, economy, and military installations. AFC has over 470 members across 22 states, as well as 54 Federal Champions. For more on the organization’s work or how to become a member, visit floodcoalition.org.
About Federal Champions
The American Flood Coalition is an IRS Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The American Flood Coalition is not a Congressional Member Organization, nothing on this website shall be read to imply official sponsorship by either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate or any of their respective Members, and Federal Champions have no membership obligations or fiduciary responsibilities with respect to the American Flood Coalition. Federal Champion is an honorary title awarded by the American Flood Coalition to recognize Members of Congress who have come together to drive adaptation to the reality of higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding.
