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Three counties declare emergencies as floods closed more than 100 roads across the state’s eastern and central areas. RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein provided an update Monday on the severe flooding impacting central North Carolina, urging residents to stay alert and prioritize safety as road closures and high water levels continue to impact several counties. “I am grateful to the first responders who are keeping people safe and for the proactive work of emergency…

Jeff and Tanya Ramsey alerted other members of their family at the HTR campground to evacuate before they were swept away by Texas floods. KERRVILLE, Kerr County — The family of a Lewisville couple swept away during the deadly flooding in Kerr County is speaking out, describing a harrowing final phone call and desperate rescue attempt. Eric Steele confirmed to WFAA that his brother-in-law, Jeff Ramsey, and sister Tanya Ramsey are still missing.  Steele previously told…

More than 40 people are still unaccounted for across the state, with more flooding likely in the coming days. KERRVILLE, Texas — Camp Mystic says it is “grieving the loss” of 27 campers and counselors as the search continued Monday for victims of catastrophic Texas flooding over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The statement adds another layer of heartbreak to the devastating flooding that sent a wall of water through the century-old summer camp. “We have…

More than 40 people are still unaccounted for across the state, with more flooding likely in the coming days. KERRVILLE, Texas — Crews trudged through debris and waded into swollen riverbanks Monday in the search for victims of catastrophic flooding over the July Fourth weekend that killed more 80 people in Texas, including more than two dozen campers and counselors from an all-girls Christian camp. With more rain on the way, the risk of more flooding…

More than 40 people are still unaccounted for across the state, with more flooding likely in the coming days. KERRVILLE, Texas — Crews trudged through debris and waded into swollen riverbanks Monday in the search for victims of catastrophic flooding over the July Fourth weekend that has killed nearly 90 people in Texas, including more than two dozen campers and counselors from an all-girls Christian camp. With additional rain on the way, the risk of more flooding…

With additional rain on the way, more flooding still threatened in saturated parts of central Texas. Authorities said the death toll was sure to rise. KERRVILLE, Texas — The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend has surpassed 100 as the massive search continues for missing people. The number of deaths reached 104 on Monday. In hard-hit Kerr County, home to Camp Mystic and several other summer camps, searchers have…

Samaritan’s Purse sends disaster relief to Kerr County, Texas, after severe floods claim 82 lives and leave 10 children missing. BOONE, N.C. — North Carolina-based humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse has deployed disaster relief resources to Kerr County, Texas, following catastrophic flash flooding that has claimed at least 82 lives and left 10 children missing. The death toll from the devastating floods has risen significantly since raging floodwaters first slammed central Texas on Friday morning. What…

Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina early this morning, increasing local rainfall potential. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dangerous rip currents and elevated wave heights have already plagued the Carolina coast over the last 24-36 hours. Gusty winds and tropical downpours happened overnight. Chantal made landfall at 5 a.m., Sunday morning near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Impacts will worsen overnight for the beaches before clearing out by Monday. Sunday (Weather Alert) Our WCNC…

A weather alert day has been issued for counties east of Charlotte as pockets of heavy rain could lead to localized flooding CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall Sunday at 5 a.m., per the National Hurricane Center. It’s currently located about 70 miles northeast of Charleston, South Carolina.  A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for South Santee River, S.C., to Surf City, N.C. A Tropical Storm Watch is in place from Edisto…