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Hurricane Florence makes landfall 4 years ago today

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

On this day 4 years ago, Hurricane Florence moved ashore and caused extreme flooding across the Carolina’s. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four years ago Wednesday, the Carolinas took on devastating flooding from Hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence is now in the history books. Unlike other hurricanes, Florence is remembered not for its Saffir-Simpson category strength but instead for the catastrophic flooding it caused across both South Carolina and North Carolina. On August 30, 2018, Florence emerged as…

I-95 widening project continues four years after Hurricane Florence

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By Brian Shrader, WRAL anchor/reporter Lumberton, N.C. — Years after flooding from Hurricanes Matthews and Florence closed Interstate 95 in Robeson County, state leaders are looking at ways to flood proof the main interstate connection along the East Coast. Now, a project starts this week between Interstate 74 and just north of N.C. Highway 211. Crews will widen the interstate to a total of eight lanes and raise it up to 14 feet higher in…

The Worst Floods in North Carolina: Where Hurricane Florence Ranks

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Tropical storms and hurricanes have historically influenced North Carolina’s most historic floods. Here are the worst floods on record. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina is no stranger to flooding. Every year floods happen across the state. But sometimes the set up lines up perfectly, leading to catastrophic historical flooding. We reached out to Corey Davis, N.C. State University’s Assistant State Climatologist, to inquire what were the worst flooding events in North Carolina history. Below were…

Weather IQ: Top 5 Worst Floods in North Carolina History

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Pandemic, labor shortage keep NC hurricane victims in limbo

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — Nearly six years after flood damage from Hurricane Matthew displaced Thad Artis from his home in Goldsboro, North Carolina, he has still not been placed in permanent housing. Living alone in a motel for the last two years, growing increasingly frustrated with what he considers empty promises of swift action from government officials, the 68-year-old spends every penny on his wife’s health care…

NC lawmakers hold hearing on hurricane recovery process hearing

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

17 minutes ago RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — State lawmakers will hold a hearing on issues in the hurricane recovery process on the 4-year anniversary of Hurricane Florence. The state got hundreds of millions of dollars in federal aid to help North Carolinians rebuild, but years later many storm victims are still living in motels and travel trailers. The agency tasked with leading the recovery, Rebuild NC, is expected to face questions about how it’s using…

As San Antonians brace for more — and worse — flooding, regional plan targets $1B for flood control

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

From the deadly flood of 1921 that killed more than 200 people and devastated the West Side of San Antonio to the record-setting flood of 1998 that caused 31 deaths and an estimated $750 million in property damage, San Antonio has seen more than its share of deadly floods — and will likely see more as a result of climate change. Nor is San Antonio alone. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey caused $125 billion in damage…

Gov. Abbott requests disaster declaration for those affected by historic flooding

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN (CBSDFW.COM) – Governor Greg Abbott has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Association for those affected by the historic flooding in August. The designation would make federal disaster assistance available for those impacted in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall and Tarrant Counties. In the span of 24 hours, North Texas got 9.19″ of rain. The North Texas floods as they happened 03:38 “The State of Texas continues working to ensure Texans…

Florence impacts to Front Street courthouse building continues progress

Posted on September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

September 13, 2022 Wilmington, NC (WWAY)– Tomorrow marks the 4th anniversary of Hurricane Florence, and one Downtown Wilmington building is still undergoing restoration. The Alton Lennon Federal Building and US Courthouse Building located on Water Street suffered flood and electrical damage from Hurricane Florence back in 2018, and has been under construction since. The initial finish date for the building was Summer of 2024 with construction being off Water Street by Summer of…

Evacuations in Southern California as massive flooding, mudslides threaten lives

Posted on September 13, 2022September 13, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Heavy rains Monday unleashed the mudslides east of Los Angeles, drenching the area after months of bone-dry summer conditions. LOS ANGELES — Heavy rains Monday unleashed mudslides in a mountain area east of Los Angeles that burned two years ago, sending boulders and other debris across roads and prompting evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for thousands of residents. Firefighters went street by street in the community of Forest Falls to make sure no residents were trapped….

Coastal storm cools California heat wave, dampens wildfire

Posted on September 11, 2022September 12, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

By AMY TAXIN, Associated Press HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Southern California welcomed cooler temperatures and spotty rain Saturday as a tropical storm veered off the Pacific Coast and faded, helping put an end to a blistering heat wave that nearly overwhelmed the state’s electrical grid. Thunderstorms were forecast for the Los Angeles region Saturday that could linger in mountainous areas on Sunday. But after Hurricane Kay made landfall in Mexico this week it quickly was…

Anniversary of a killer storm: Remembering the terrible Galveston hurricane of 1900

Posted on September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Around 122 years ago, the worst natural disaster in U.S. history happened along the Texas coast when 8,000 people died during a hurricane. GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston was known as the grandest city in Texas at the dawn of the 20th century. But with the arrival of the hurricane on Sept. 8, 1900, the city would struggle to ever regain its former status. So devastating was the storm that it’s been estimated that nearly a…

'It is so hard': State program continues to leave Hurricane victims out of their homes

Posted on September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — There are new details in a Troubleshooter investigation of a state program spending millions of taxpayer dollars. It’s money meant to help hurricane victims rebuild, but many of those victims tell us that they continue to get broken promises from the state, and it’s now taking a toll on their health and mental well-being. “I’ve had four different start dates, my start will come and go and nobody would come,” Lavonne…

How you can mitigate flooding and help water quality in your own backyard

Posted on September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services offers multiple volunteer programs to help our local community. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Adopting a storm drain can help prevent flooding of Charlotte neighborhoods. Ahead of potential flooding rains this weekend, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is reminding residents to check drains outside their homes. Keeping these drains clear help mitigate the flood risk and improve the quality of drinking water. FORECAST: Wet Weekend: How it affects your plans Rain water washes…

Dallas residents call on the city to help with flooding issues

Posted on September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – August’s historic flooding led to four feet of water inside Damon Chisenhall’s southeast Dallas house. “It’s.. it’s devastating for anybody to go through,” he said. “It’s sad, my father-in-law built this house in the late 70’s, early 80’s and it means a lot to the family and right now we’re in the process of contemplating raising it.” Chisenhall said while this is by far the worst damage they’ve ever experienced, in the…

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