Banner Elk, North Carolina — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide
What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Banner Elk, NC?
Public U.S. EPA records track 48 regulated facilities in Banner Elk, North Carolina (Avery County), including 4 High-Risk sites (8.3%) and 12 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Banner Elk properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (41 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 5 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Banner Elk, NC 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Banner Elk, NC Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)ZIP Codes in Banner Elk, NC
Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Banner Elk, NC
100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).
| Facility Name / Hazard Type | Sector Location (Street Redacted) | Risk Tier & Score | Compliance Status | Enforcement / Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BANNER ELK, NC (ZIP 28604 Sector) | MODERATE (52/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 Federal Penalty on File • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BANNER ELK, NC (ZIP 28604 Sector) | MODERATE (42/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BANNER ELK, NC (ZIP 28604 Sector) | MODERATE (42/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BANNER ELK, NC (ZIP 28604 Sector) | MODERATE (41/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BANNER ELK, NC (ZIP 28604 Sector) | MODERATE (39/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BANNER ELK, NC (ZIP 28604 Sector) | MODERATE (39/100) | Violation Identified (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BANNER ELK, NC (ZIP 28604 Sector) | MODERATE (38/100) | Violation Identified (10 qtrs NC) | 🔒 10 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • BANNER ELK, NC (ZIP 28604 Sector) | MODERATE (36/100) | Violation Identified (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| TEASTER USED AUTO PARTS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 106 TEASTER VALLEY LANE, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| NEW LIFESTYLES CARPET ONE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2862 TYNECASTLE HWY, BANNER ELK, NC 28064 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| LOWE'S OF BANNER ELK, NC #1834 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 2014 TYNECASTLE HIGHWAY, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 | LOW (15/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| LEE'S MCRAE COLLEGE - HISTORIC COMMONS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | COLLEGE DR, BANNER ELK, NC 28604 | LOW (13/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Banner Elk, North Carolina Environmental Risk & Radon
How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Banner Elk, NC?
U.S. EPA records track 48 regulated facilities in Banner Elk, North Carolina, including 4 high-risk sites (8.3%), 12 active violators (25.0%), and 5 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (10.4%).
Which ZIP codes in Banner Elk, NC have the most EPA-tracked sites?
Within Banner Elk, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 28604 (57 sites).
How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Banner Elk, NC?
Enter the exact street address in Banner Elk into the FullPropertyReport radius scanner to screen all EPA ECHO, FRS, RCRA, TRI, USDA soil foundation shrink-swell, drinking water (SDWIS), FEMA flood zone, and county radon records within 0.5 to 3.0 miles.
Is tap water safe in Banner Elk, NC and how many EPA water permits exist?
In Banner Elk, NC, federal registries track 6 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 35 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.
What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Banner Elk, NC?
USDA regional soil screening for Banner Elk indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Avery County has recorded 5 federal FEMA disaster declarations (4 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.