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The National Weather Service estimates 1 to 4 inches of rain have fallen since Thursday night in several mountain counties causing some rivers to flood.         

Image Gallery 4 PHOTOS FOX 46 Charlotte  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Rain is the big story once again! Grab your umbrella, you are going need it Friday! Some neighborhoods are seeing light to moderate rainfall this morning, so be prepared for a slower commute and reduced visibilities. Keep an eye out for heavy rain at times today and even a couple of thunderstorms with gusty winds. By the time the rain moves out…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Rain is the big story once again! Grab your umbrella, you are going need it through Friday! As the storm system over the Midwest inches closer to the area today we will see some scattered showers beginning to pop us this afternoon. The rain will gradually increase across the area overnight into Friday, so be prepared for a slower commute on Friday morning. Keep an eye out for heavy…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Wednesday is expected to remain dry with plenty of sunshine in the forecast and highs in the 50s. A wet weather pattern will unfold through the remainder of 2018 with strong thunderstorms and flooding possible.  Rain will return to the area Thursday and Friday, so get the rain gear ready. We could see rainfall totals around 1-2” before the precipitation moves out late Friday. The unsettled weather looks like…

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Several roads were closed due to flooding in Cabarrus County Friday. The people who live off Mount Pleasant Road South at Highway 200 say they aren’t surprised to see water covering the road. It’s so common that the road floods when it rains that perhaps that is the reason Fox 46 noticed more than a dozen vehicles drive through it Friday afternoon. Only a couple of drivers turned…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Flood watches and warnings have been issued for many of our counties as heavy rain moves across the Charlotte area. The damp and dreary conditions will continue today with showers moving through at times, so keep the umbrella handy. We have already picked up around an inch and a half rain causing some flooding issues in parts of the area. Along with the wet weather this morning, patchy fog…

NBC Charlotte is tracking the threat of some heavy rain headed our way, which could result in some flooding for some parts of the Carolinas.         

North Carolina homeowners and businesses who suffered damages from Hurricane Florence now have more time to request federal aid.  Governor Roy Cooper said Thursday following his request the deadline to apply for FEMA grants or low-interest small business loans has been extended to December 19th.  The original deadline was Thursday, following another extension that was granted in November. The Associated Press reports more than 99,000 applications have been filed seeking help after Florence brought record…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – A few showers pushed into the area overnight as a storm system approached the region. Friday is looking like a soaker with heavy rain at times, so get the umbrella ready. More rain will be possible on Saturday before the storm pulls off to the northeast. Rainfall amounts could range from 1-3 inches through Saturday. With the ground being saturated and melting snow from the winter storm, there is a…

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – The leftover snow and ice is expected to melt with the upcoming rain, and could cause flooding in some areas.  “We can handle two to three inches of rain in a 24-hour period, but if you have an inch worth of liquid in that snow, now you went from two to three to three to four.” Melted snow is already pooling on Gilead Rd. near Bradford Hill Ln. at…

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Residents in central Illinois on Sunday assessed damage after rare December tornadoes that ripped roofs off homes, downed power lines and injured at least 20 people the day before. The severe weather in Illinois was part of a line of thunderstorms that raked areas of the central U.S. late Friday and into Saturday, killing one person in Missouri. Tornadoes were also reported in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The National Weather Service sent…

TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Residents in central Illinois on Sunday assessed damage after rare December tornadoes that ripped roofs off homes, downed power lines and injured at least 20 people the day before. The severe weather in Illinois was part of a line of thunderstorms that raked areas of the central U.S. late Friday and into Saturday, killing one person in Missouri. Tornadoes were also reported in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The National Weather Service sent…

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX 46 Charlotte) – Students at Belmont Central Elementary are learning a lesson in counting money and the importance of giving it away to those in need.  “What I want you to do is sort these coins,” said Anita Delaney, a second grade teacher at Belmont Central. It’s all part of Nickels 4 Neighbors and is a district wide initiative. Each classroom has a collection jar that students have filled with pennies,…