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Intense flooding in Greenville left people stranded, needed to be rescued
Roads across Eastern North Carolina and Greenville saw the impacts of flooding after more than six inches of rain fell on the area.
The WITN First Alert Weather team reported that about 6.33 inches fell in the Greenville area overnight on Sunday.
WITN reported that Greenville Fire/Rescue officials said they helped seven people get to safety Monday morning on Evans St., Deck St. and Charles Blvd. near 14th St. after their cars were stuck in floodwaters.
Parking lots around Greenville were flooded, including areas on ECU’s College Hill.
Activity buses parked in the lot on College Hill are surrounded by water. Bus drivers were seen trying to begin their work days but were unable to reach their cars.
WITN also reported that as a result of the flash flooding, Greenville Utilities discovered Monday morning an estimated 9,600 gallons of wastewater spilled into Grindle Creek, a tributary of the Tar River.