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Following Monday’s heavy rains and flooding across the region, drivers are urged to use online tools to check for road closures and detours before traveling.
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Rainfall data released; Carolina Beach records highest total in Cape Fear region
Carolina Beach received the most rain in the Cape Fear with just over 20 inches of rain with other towns close to that as well.
Law enforcement and fire crews rescue residents from floodwaters across the area
First responders from multiple departments, including police, sheriff deputies, and fire crews, worked together to rescue and evacuate residents and pets trapped by rising floodwaters across the region.
Living Word church in Winnabow opens for those stranded
A church in Brunswick County has opened its doors to drivers who are stranded due to flooding.
Brunswick County issues curfew due to flooding
Brunswick County has implemented a curfew for unincorporated areas effective immediately, following severe flooding caused by the storm.
Carolina Beach inundated with severe flooding
Multiple streets across the area, including Canal Drive, Carl Winner Avenue, and Lake Park Boulevard closed throughout the day as rising water flooded low-lying areas and left several cars stranded.
Major Southeastern North Carolina roads closed due to storm damage
Several major roads in southeastern North Carolina are closed indefinitely following significant damage caused by Monday's storm, according to the NC Department of Transportation.
New Hanover County Schools releases statement on decision to keep schools open, announces remote learning Tuesday
Interim Superintendent Chris Barnes released a statement late Monday afternoon regarding the decision to keep schools open.
Carolina Beach Mayor declares state of emergency, reports 18" of rain at fire department
The Carolina Beach Mayor has declared a state of emergency as rain continues to fall in the area related to a potential tropical cyclone. Carolina Beach Mayor Lynn Barbee posted on Facebook just before 11 a.m. on Monday saying he issued the emergency declaration after speaking with town staff, council, and the town manager.
Oak Island activates emergency operations center, closes bridge due to severe weather
The Town of Oak Island has activated its Emergency Operations Center and closed several key roads and bridges due to heavy flooding caused by Potential Tropical Cyclone #8, according to a release from town officials on Monday.
Carolina Beach Elementary School closes due to flooding, NHCS to release two hours early
Carolina Beach Elementary School is releasing immediately due to street flooding caused by severe weather, according to an email from the school.
Tropical storm conditions expected for parts of the Carolinas as disturbance approaches coast
Tropical storm conditions were expected along a stretch of the U.S. Southeast seacoast and the system bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and potential flooding was stronger, forecasters said Monday morning.
Cancellations and delays for Monday as tropical like conditions impact the Cape Fear
Cancelations and delays for Monday as tropical storm heads for the Cape Fear
Wildfires scorch Southern California hillsides, torching homes and injuring several
Homes, vehicles and stables burned as three major wildfires in Southern California grew dramatically and became more aggressive but firefighters were hoping to get some relief Wednesday with cooler weather. More than a dozen people, mostly firefighters, were injured, officials said.
Residents across coastal Louisiana prepare for Tropical Storm Francine
As Tropical Storm Francine barreled toward the Louisiana coast, Gov. Jeff Landry implored people on Tuesday to prepare in the short time left before the storm comes ashore as a hurricane.
Tropical Storm Francine forms off Mexico and is expected to hit Louisiana as a hurricane
Tropical Storm Francine formed Monday off the coast of Mexico and was expected to drench the Texas coast with up to a foot (30 centimeters) of rain before coming ashore in Louisiana Wednesday night as a hurricane.
A million people flee their homes as Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in China
A powerful typhoon made landfall on the Chinese tropical vacation island of Hainan Friday after it swept south of Hong Kong, bringing many aspects of life in the region to a halt and forcing about a million people in the country’s south to leave their homes.
Hurricane Ernesto will cause dangerous beach conditions for East Coast this weekend
Ernesto is poised to deliver a blow to Bermuda and is ramping up coastal danger for much of the United States’ Eastern Seaboard after it thrashed Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power.
Ernesto becomes a hurricane after pummeling northeast Caribbean and knocking out power in the region
Ernesto strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday as it dropped torrential rain on Puerto Rico and left nearly half of all clients in the U.S. territory without power as it threatened to strengthen into a major storm en route to Bermuda.
UPDATE: Belville and NCDOT work to help alleviate flooding following Debby
On Tuesday, the NC Department of Transportation and Town of Belville began working to address flooded areas within the community.
Rising floodwaters lead to more rescues in Pender County
The rising floodwaters are keeping swiftwater rescue crews in Pender County busy on Monday.
American Red Cross response to Tropical Storm Debby aftermath
While Tropical Storm Debby may be in the rearview for some, there are still areas in the Cape Fear region at risk from the excess water left behind by the storm. In response, the American Red Cross is stepping in to help with the recovery efforts.
River cresting expected through next week following heavy rainfall
Heavy rains from what was Tropical Storm Debby earlier this week are expected to continue flooding waterways, canals, and ditches across the Cape Fear for the next several days.
3 children stranded in Marsh Creek pulled to safety by Raleigh first responders
Unbelievable video shows a water rescue crew in Wake County pull three children trapped in quick-moving water to safety.