Tropical Storm Debby leaves large amounts of rain in Bladenboro
Tropical Storm Debby leaving several places in Bladenboro with large amounts of rain, but one place that was hit the hardest was downtown on Main Street.
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.
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Clarkton residents worry about canal flooding as Tropical Storm Debby moves through
Some areas of Clarkton flooded earlier this week after a storm, which caused a tree to fall into one of the canals.
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.
Officials monitor Black River in Pender County for potential flooding
Lots of communities inland that are located along rivers and other waterways, are on high alert for the heavy rainfall expected.
Ocean Isle Beach announces voluntary evacuation due to Tropical Storm Debby
Many people in the Cape Fear are getting ready for more rainfall and one Brunswick County town has announced a voluntary evacuation.
WATCH: Apparent tornado near Pender/Sampson County line
Heavy rain isn’t the only impact from Tropical Storm Debby, as it makes its way toward North Carolina. The storm also brings with it a risk of isolated tornadoes.
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A number of shelters open in the Cape Fear for Tropical Storm Debby.
Bands of heavy rain from Debby will continue to rotate in throughout the Cape Fear
Impacts from Debby will continue to increase throughout today and into Wednesday and Thursday as the system slowly moves closer. Expect cloudy skies and showers/storms throughout today and into tonight, with highs in the lower 80s
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Officials and local businesses prepare for potential flooding ahead of Debby’s arrival
As the full brunt of Tropical Storm Debby makes its way to the Cape Fear, officials and local businesses are preparing for whatever it may bring.
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McIntire, aware of past challenges, advises residents to share their experiences with each other. “If your home flooded during Florence, there’s a good chance you may see flooding in those same areas again. Use that knowledge to help your neighbors and educate them about past significant rainfall events.”
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Utility companies are preparing for outages ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
With tropical storm force winds and flooding expected power outages are very possible in the Cape Fear this week.
Cape Fear braces for heavy rain as Debby slowly approaches
It’s going to be a very soggy week across the Cape Fear. Scattered rain chances are possible this afternoon before more widespread moderate-to-heavy rain arrives on Tuesday.