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.
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.
North Carolina's coast has been deluged by the fifth historic flood in 25 years
“The worst of Monday's flood was centered over just parts of two counties,” Armstrong said. The rain from the system had moved into southeast Virginia on Tuesday. Along North Carolina's Outer ...
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
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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In Flood-Prone Parts of North Carolina, Climate Adaptation Meets the Data Gap
Duke Ph.D. student Aljouhra AlHargan pointed to a simulated map of homes and businesses that could get flooded if a storm dumped more than a foot of rain on the tiny flood-prone town of Creswell, in ...
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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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Update: Flood advisory issued for central North Carolina until 3 a.m. Sunday
On Sunday at 12:49 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated flood advisory in effect until 3 a.m. The advisory is for Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford and Randolph counties. The NWS adds ...