The Town of Smithfield believed Hurricane Matthew affected its stormwater infrastructure, threatening properties that lay outside the flood hazard area. To better understand how to resolve the stormwater issues, Smithfield worked to update a study that was conducted in 1985. The town also anticipated implementing a stormwater utility fee to support construction and maintenance of its stormwater infrastructure. Golden LEAF Disaster Recovery Grant Program funds were used to support engineering fees associated with the development of a stormwater capital improvement plan.
