Homes in Leland
Leland sits just across the Cape Fear River from Wilmington, in northern Brunswick County, one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina at about 3% a year. Much of that growth has come in large planned communities like Brunswick Forest and Magnolia Greens, along with newer subdivisions along U.S. 17 and U.S. 74/76, and older neighborhoods that grew up along the area's creeks.
Many Leland homes are relatively new and belong to homeowners associations. That brings its own considerations after water or storm damage: exterior repairs may need HOA approval, and neighborhood stormwater ponds and drainage are often maintained by the association.
Flooding and storm history
Hurricane Florence was a defining flood event for Leland. In 2018, floodwater covered U.S. 17 at nearly every river and creek crossing in the area, and a washout at Town Creek cut off Leland and nearby communities. The Stoney Creek neighborhood was hit hardest, with dozens of homes flooded; one count put it at 44. Afterward, the town asked the state for help with a flood study and with ongoing stormwater problems, and neighborhoods including Magnolia Greens, Lanvale Trace and Wedgewood were named as areas with recurring drainage issues.
Stoney Creek flooded again in September 2024, when an unnamed coastal storm dropped extreme rainfall across southern Brunswick County. Leland Fire/Rescue evacuated dozens of people from neighborhoods where water reached six to eight feet, and more than a dozen homes in Stoney Creek were damaged.
HOA communities and storm repairs
If you live in an HOA community, notify the association quickly after storm or water damage. Many associations require approval before exterior changes like roofing, siding or window replacement, though emergency steps to prevent further damage, like tarping, generally come first. In condos and townhomes, the association's master policy may cover parts of the building, so check your HO-6 policy and the association's documents.
Leland at a glance
- County: Brunswick County, NC
- ZIP codes: 28451
- Services: mold remediation, water damage restoration, storm damage, fire and smoke damage
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