Viewers share pictures, video of historic flooding around Cape Fear
To say the rain and flooding we've seen around southeastern North Carolina the last few days is rare is an understatement. Hopefully we'll never see the likes of it again.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Driver learns hard lesson about high water
Whenever there's flooding, experts often a simple piece of advice: Turn around. Don't drown.
Shelter opened at Trask Middle School
New Hanover County is opening a shelter for residents at Trask Middle School, according to a New Hanover County Schools spokeswoman.
Heavy rains move back into the Cape Fear Region increasing the flooding threat
A flash flood warning will be in effect for Horry, Brunswick, New Hanover, and Columbus Counties until 7pm Sunday evening. Coastal flood warnings are in effect for all beaches of New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, Horry and Georgetown Counties until 5 p.m. Sunday. A flash flood watch will remain in effect for the entire viewing area until 8 p.m. Monday.
Some homes evacuated in Carolina Beach
Heavy rain combined with high tide is leading to some evacuations in Carolina Beach.
West Brunswick shelter remains open and ready for any who need help
The West Brunswick High School emergency shelter is still open and prepared for anyone in the area who might need help.
UPDATE: DOT urges drivers to remain vigilant; road closures in Sunset Beach
Heavy rain is continuing to pour down throughout our area. In Sunset Beach, water has caused at least one sinkhole to form on Sunset Boulevard.
Wind Advisory issued for southeastern NC adding to weather threat
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Wind Advisory for southeastern North Carolina until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Hurricane Joaquin heads toward Bermuda this weekend
Hurricane Joaquin is moving toward Bermuda after battering the Bahamas with damaging winds and torrential rains.
Voluntary evacuations in effect for Brunswick County due to flood dangers
Brunswick County has issued a voluntary evacuation for unincorporated areas of the county due to the threat of heavy rain returning tonight and with it the potential for more flooding.
Troxler says farmers feeling impacts of rainfall
As southeastern North Carolina gets a bit of a break from the rain today, other parts of the state are not so lucky.
Break from rain Saturday before Sunday return
A break in the rain is expect Saturday afternoon, but heavy rain redevelops Sunday through Monday.
Flooding leads to evacuations in Brunswick County
Heavy rain is causing severe flooding in southwestern Brunswick County.
Brunswick Co. opens shelter due to flooding
Brunswick County opened a shelter at West Brunswick High School Friday night after significant flooding in the southwestern part of the county. The shelter will allow pets.
Wilmington also declares state of emergency
A City of Wilmington new release said it went into effect at 6 p.m. City leaders made the decision saying they wanted to be extra cautious as heavy rains continue, and Hurricane Joaquin starts to travel north along the East Coast.
Attorney General warns of storm scams
Attorney General Roy Cooper is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scams that could follow severe weather in North Carolina.
First responders prepared for water rescues as flood risk continues
In the event of a flooding emergency, first responders in Wilmington and New Hanover County are trained and prepared for water rescues - on the roads.
Part of Brunswick County highway closed due to flooding
Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram said part of a busy highway in Brunswick County is closing due to rising waters.
Rainy forecast worrying farmers
It's not just wet roads and beach erosion that has many people worried. Farmers at Greenland Farms in Bolivia said they've had a rough year so far and this amount of rain will not help. Governor Pat McCrory echoed those concerns, as he briefed the media Thursday and Friday.
Weather threat forces big changes to weekend plans
The continued threat of heavy rain and flooding has changed a lot of plans.
McCrory: Dangers continue despite hurricane track changes
Gov. Pat McCrory and other state leaders held another briefing this afternoon as a state of emergency continues across North Carolina.
Several roads flooded, some impassable
As storms roll through the Cape Fear area Friday morning, dispatchers in several area counties say some roads are already flooded.
Red Cross: Be prepared, no matter the storm's track
The Red Cross is reminding citizens that no matter what Hurricane Joaquin does as it heads north, you need to be prepared before the storm.
NC price gouging law in effect ahead of storm
A state of emergency across North Carolina means the state's price gouging law is now in effect.