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One person has died and another has been hurt after a tree fell onto a home in northwest Charlotte Friday morning, according to MEDIC. Much of North Carolina and South Carolina were drenched by rain on Thursday, and the tropical weather Friday morning added to flooding concerns.
Authorities rescued people trapped by floodwaters and more than 3 million customers were in the dark across much of the southeastern U.S. as Hurricane Helene weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia early Friday after making landfall overnight in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm. Helene came ashore amid warnings from the National Hurricane Center that the enormous system could create a “nightmare” storm surge. There were at least four storm-related deaths.
With more unpredictable weather headed our way, we visited Stoney Creek Plantation in northern Brunswick County today, where 19 houses sustained damage from last week’s storm, which brought heavy rainfall. Residents in a low-lying area of the community were hit hard and now worry they could face the same predicament again, as the ground remains saturated from last week’s storm.
As Hurricane Helene makes landfall in northern Florida Thursday evening, Communities in North Carolina are preparing for potential impacts in the coming days.
Hurricane Helene could cause a “nightmare” scenario of catastrophic storm surge in northwestern Florida, officials warned Thursday as they urged residents to heed evacuation orders ahead of the storm
In response to the anticipated impact of Helene, every school county in the cape fear will be impacted.
Helene became a hurricane Wednesday after rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean Sea and moved north along Mexico's coast on a path toward the U.S., leading residents to evacuate, schools to close, and officials to declare emergencies in Florida and Georgia.
Tropical Storm Helene formed Tuesday in the Caribbean Sea and could strengthen into a major hurricane while moving north toward the U.S., forecasters said.
The entrance and exit to the battleship flooded with high water after Monday's storm. The national landmark has faced issues with flooding for years.
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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.
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.
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.
A church in Brunswick County has opened its doors to drivers who are stranded due to flooding.
Brunswick County has implemented a curfew for unincorporated areas effective immediately, following severe flooding caused by the storm.
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.
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.
Interim Superintendent Chris Barnes released a statement late Monday afternoon regarding the decision to keep schools open.
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.
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 is releasing immediately due to street flooding caused by severe weather, according to an email from the school.
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.
Cancelations and delays for Monday as tropical storm heads for the Cape Fear
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.