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RALEIGH (WTVD) — Much of North Carolina is still dealing with the fallout from heavy rainfall over the last two days. Several rivers, including the Haw, Cape Fear, Neuse and Tar, are expected to flood and become a problem over the weekend. The Tar River in Tarboro is expected to crest Sunday morning at 31.7 feet (flood stage is 19 feet and major flood stage is 32 feet). The Neuse River could crest at 22…

RALEIGH — Central and Eastern North Carolina is still dealing with the fallout from heavy rainfall over the last two days. We’re in First Alert Mode, telling you what areas to watch out for as rivers rise onto low-lying roads and neighborhoods. Several rivers, including the Haw, Cape Fear, Neuse and Tar, are expected to flood and become a problem over the weekend. The Tar River in Tarboro is expected to crest Sunday morning at…

By Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter Smithfield, N.C. — The aftermath of Thursday’s storms and flooding is still disrupting traffic patterns along Interstate 95. Currently, all lanes are closed for several miles at I-95 northbound near Smithfield at Exit 102 for Pittman Road. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the damage is between Exits 102 and 105, but traffic is detoured from mile marker 97 to 107. As a detour, drivers are prompted to…

By Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter Garner, N.C. — Even as the rain slowed and the sun set, the floodwaters have not all receded. A segment of I-95 is still closed, as well as Buffaloe Road near Highway 50. Over 200 roads reportedly closed on Thursday, with many water rescues and more than one tragic death. Officials said they are concerned about people driving after dark, as the low visibility makes it difficult to see where…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — After a day of heavy rainfall Wednesday, more precipitation fell throughout the ABC11 viewing area Thursday morning, causing major problems on some roads. Flood Warnings are in effect for much of central North Carolina until further notice. Click here to view the latest weather advisories. 7:15 p.m.All lanes of I-95 South are closed near Wilson Exit 121 due to flooding. All lanes of I-95 North are also closed near Smithfield at…

By Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter The aftermath of Thursday’s storms and flooding is still disrupting traffic patterns along I-95. Currently, all lanes are closed at I-95 northbound near Smithfield at Exit 102. That stretch won’t reopen until Friday evening, after high waters created a hump in the interstate pavement. On Thursday afternoon, multiple segments of I-95 were impacted by flooding. During the height of the rainfall, a section of I-95 buckled in one place between…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Authorities are asking people to stay off the roads after heavy rain and flooding played a factor in at least two deaths in the Triangle on Thursday. There have been multiple deaths in the viewing area associated with this flooding. A Raleigh woman died in a car wreck on Interstate 40 near Rock Quarry Road. A Rolesville child drowned in a flooded creek. Rolesville police found the body of the…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Authorities are asking people to stay off the roads after heavy rain and flooding played a factor in at least two deaths in the Triangle on Thursday. There have been multiple deaths in the viewing area associated with this flooding. A Raleigh woman died in a car wreck on Interstate 40 near Rock Quarry Road. A Rolesville child drowned in a flooded creek. Rolesville police found the body of the…

By Indira Eskieva, WRAL Eastern North Carolina reporter Rocky Mount, N.C. — Major thoroughfares near Rocky Mount – Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 64 – remained covered by water into Thursday evening. Heavy rain that fell quickly collected in the Tar River and settled in low-lying places on the road, including on U.S. 64 and I-95, prompting lane closures on and off throughout the day. By Thursday evening, commuters were urged to use caution even…

A Flash Flood Warning is out for the Triangle, Sandhills and areas along I-95 until 4:30 p.m. with thunderstorms putting down heavy rainfall.

HIDDENITE, N.C. (WTVD) — Four bodies have been recovered and two people are still missing after floodwaters rose overnight at an Alexander County campsite. Alexander County officials confirmed at 4 p.m. that four bodies had been found so far. One adult and one child are still missing. The campsite is called Hiddenite Family Campground. It is a family-owned campground located along the Yadkin River. Waters near the campground rose when Alexander County experienced major flooding…

HIDDENITE, N.C. (WTVD) — Three bodies have been recovered and three people are still missing after floodwaters rose overnight at an Alexander County campsite. Alexander County officials confirmed at 3 p.m. that three bodies had been found so far. Two adults and one child are still missing. The campsite is called Hiddenite Family Campground. It is a family-owned campground located along the Yadkin River. Waters near the campground rose when Alexander County experienced major flooding…

HIDDENITE, N.C. (WTVD) — Three bodies have been recovered and three people are still missing after floodwaters rose overnight at an Alexander County campsite. Alexander County officials confirmed at 3 p.m. that three bodies had been found so far. Two adults and one child are still missing. The campsite is called Hiddenite Family Campground. It is a family-owned campground located along the Yadkin River. Waters near the campground rose when Alexander County experienced major flooding…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Heavy rain and flooding conditions worsened throughout the day on Thursday, according to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner, but much of the rain should be out of the area by this evening. In a press conference at 2 p.m., North Carolina officials urged people do stay off the roads for the remainder of the day. What to know: The entire viewing area, including the Triangle, is under a flash flood watch…