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 U.S. National Hurricane Center dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight
North Carolina's coast has been deluged by the fifth historic flood in 25 years
Parts of southeastern North Carolina were still underwater Tuesday after a storm that wasn't quite organized enough to get a name dropped historic amounts of rain on an area that has suffered floods of a lifetime at least four other times in the past 25 years.
A once-in-1,000-year rainfall event from an unnamed storm floods homes and forces rescues in North Carolina
Floodwater surged into homes, stranded vehicles and forced water rescues in coastal North Carolina Monday after a tropical storm-like system dumped historic amounts of rain on the area in a matter of hours.
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.
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.
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.
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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Rare weather event dumps a foot of rain in North Carolina in 12 hours: See photos, video
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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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Aerial view shows flood damage in Brunswick County, North Carolina
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Homeowner worried she’ll have to pay for storm damage after being talked out of buying flood insurance
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