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,
North Carolina's coast has been deluged by the fifth historic flood in 25 years
The rain from the system had moved into southeast Virginia on Tuesday. Along North Carolina's Outer Banks, the storm closed vulnerable coastal highway North Carolina 12 on Ocracoke Island and threatened several homes in Rodanthe, where erosion and rising sea levels have destroyed more than a half-dozen beachfront homes this decade.
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
North Carolina town hit with record rainfall: "Once every 1,000 years"
Several North Carolina towns saw historic rainfall Monday. One street in particular recorded more rain than the area has likely seen in 1,000 years.
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.
Inundated Streets Seen From Above After 'Historic Rains' in North Carolina
Inundated streets in Carolina Beach were seen from above in drone footage recorded on Tuesday, September 17, after an unnamed storm brought historic rains to parts of North Carolina on Monday. Brian Donovan said that by 8:30 on Tuesday morning the water had “receded quite a bit” but many businesses and homes remained affected.
Should you get flood insurance even if you don’t live in a flood zone? Experts weigh in
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North Carolina Underwater After Fifth Historic Flood in Two Decades
Coastal regions of North Carolina were still underwater on Tuesday after another historic flood, marking the fifth time ...
Rare weather event dumps a foot of rain in North Carolina in 12 hours: See photos, video
Parts of southeastern North Carolina experienced life-threatening flash flooding on Monday due to a rare meteorological event ...
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.
Tropical storm warnings issued for the Carolina coast as forecasters predict heavy rain and coastal flood threat
Tropical storm warnings have been issued from Edisto Beach, South Carolina northward to Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina. The ...
Historic rainfall, life-threatening flooding strikes North Carolina
A tropical storm warning is in effect in the Carolinas as the coast braces for a new storm set to make landfall on Monday.
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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 ...
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Aerial view shows flood damage in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Aerial footage shows flood damage in Brunswick County, North Carolina after heavy rainfall impacted the area. The remnants of ...