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.
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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.
15-year-old American loses leg in Belize shark attack
An American teenager has lost a leg in a shark attack while vacationing in Central America, according to officials.
Debby bringing heavy rain, flooding and possible tornadoes northeast into the weekend
Into the weekend, forecasters say parts of the East Coast can expect heavy downpours, flash flooding and possible tornadoes.
Following heavy rain, check NC flood gauges to see if you may be impacted
North Carolina has a Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network, or FIMAN, to forecast the level of rivers and to make residents aware of rising floodwaters.
Pender County experiencing widespread flash flooding
On Malpass Corner Rd. Thursday morning, drivers were barely able to pass. On Scott Rd. in Rocky Point, one driver’s immobilized car had to be removed from the rushing water.
Tropical Storm Debby makes 2nd landfall in South Carolina, heavy rain expected up the East Coast
Tropical Storm Debby spawned damaging tornadoes, flooded a town and temporarily shut down part of Interstate 95 early Thursday as it blew into North Carolina after making a second landfall overnight.
Debby causing significant flooding across portions of the Cape Fear
Expect the chance for flash flooding to continue into today as Debby passes to our west. Conditions will gradually improve overnight Thursday as Debby begins to pull away, with much better weather in store for Friday.
Town of Bladenboro closes all roads due to flash flood emergency, one rescued
Between two to three feet of standing water was also reported, with some spots seeing even higher water levels.
Tabor City imposing a curfew overnight Wednesday
With peak conditions for extreme weather expected to occur during the night of Wednesday, the Town of Tabor City says it is imposing a curfew to keep residents safe and lessen the strain on emergency services.
Debby expected to make landfall overnight, flash flooding in the Cape Fear still a risk
Tropical storm Debby is expected to make its 2nd landfall along the central South Carolina shore in the overnight hours then continuing northwest Thursday night into Friday morning through central North Carolina.
New Hanover County Fire Rescue prepares to deploy flood rescue vehicles
New Hanover County Fire Rescue preparing for potential flash flooding this week as an additional four to eight inches of rain are expected through Friday.