North Carolina braces for more after 'historic' rainfall wreaks havoc across state
The low pressure system dropped levels of rain seen once every 1,000 years on some areas of southeastern North Carolina. Carolina Beach, a coastal town around 10 miles south of Wilmington, saw more than 18 inches within 12 hours,
In Photos: North Carolina under state of emergency after severe flood event
Southeast North Carolina grapples with flash flooding and road washouts from what the National Hurricane Center dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight
Heavy rain causes another historic flood on North Carolina’s coast
The blame for 'recurring floods of a lifetime' can be placed on rising temperatures because of climate change.
80-year-old man dies trying to drive through flooded North Carolina road
The driver, Richard Walton Robinson, was in a blue Subaru Crosstrek SUV when he drove around sheriff’s office vehicles and into high water.
Flood watch issued for central North Carolina on Monday
Widespread moderate to heavy rain will spread across central North Carolina and result in 2 to 4 inches of rain with locally higher amounts of 6 inches possible,” the flood watch said.
North Carolina Flooding: What’s the difference between a flood watch and warning?
More people die from floods every year than tornadoes, lightning, or hurricanes, according to the National Weather Service.
Central North Carolina under a flood watch until Tuesday morning
On Monday at 11:25 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood watch valid from 8 p.m. until Tuesday 8 a.m. The watch is for Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union and York counties.
US: Record-Breaking Rainfall Batters North Carolina, Drone Footage Reveals Extent of Flooding
As the remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 lingered over the Carolinas, it left in its wake a trail of record rainfall, with some areas experiencing over 20 inches of precipitation. The deluge, which has since moved northward to impact New England,
Man Kayaks Along Flooded North Carolina Street After '1,000-Year' Rainfall
A man kayaked down a flooded street in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Tuesday, September 17, after a storm brought up to 20 inches of rain to the town, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
North Carolina resident documents historic flooding from 'no-name' storm
An unnamed storm that impacted the eastern Carolinas with over a foot of rainfall caused significant flooding and triggered water rescues. Flooding resembled impacts that usually occur during hurricanes.
How much rain fell in North Carolina with this storm?
It may not have been tropical, but it sure was a big problem for some across North Carolina. But who got hit the hardest? Who was spared? This storm was a hard one to figure out. We dive into the details all across North Carolina.
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North Carolina Underwater After Fifth Historic Flood in Two Decades
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Tropical storm warnings issued for the Carolina coast as forecasters predict heavy rain and coastal flood threat
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80-year-old North Carolina man found dead in submerged vehicle after driving around flood barriers, troopers say
An 80-year-old man was found dead after he drove around flood barriers, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
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Coastal Flood Advisory extended until Tuesday for the Outer Banks
A Coastal Flood Advisory issued for the Outer Banks has been extended until Tuesday at 2:00 a.m., according to an update from ...
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Flood watch issued for central North Carolina for Monday and Tuesday
On Sunday at 3:22 p.m. a flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Monday 8 a.m. until Tuesday 8 ...
Should you get flood insurance even if you don’t live in a flood zone? Experts weigh in
She also said it’s less expensive than many people believe. She says if you don’t live in a flood zone or live in an area ...
A once-in-1,000-year rainfall event from an unnamed storm floods homes and forces rescues in North Carolina
Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are hitting portions of the Carolinas Monday morning as a system that could become Tropical ...
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An anthology, a flood, a climate warning: WNC author featured in Troublesome Rising
A new anthology features poetry and stories from Appalachian writers, including an Eastern Band of the Cherokee author, who ...