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By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Up to 10 inches or rain fell over the past 24 hours in some parts of central North Carolina, and high water closed more than 150 roads for some part of the day, according to Department of Transportation spokesman Jamie Kritzer. Even as the heaviest showers move out – to the east and south – the flooding threat will remain. “We still have a lot of rain…

HIDDENITE, N.C. (WTVD) — More than 30 people had to be rescued from an Alexander County campsite because of flooding Thursday. According to WSOC, authorities are still searching for more people who were reportedly at the campsite when the flooding happened. The campsite is called Hiddenite Family Campground. It is a family-owned campground located along the Yadkin River. Flood water overran the campsite around 6 a.m. Thursday. Rescue crews from several different organizations assisted with…

By WCNC Charlotte Charlotte, N.C. — Historic flooding was recorded in Charlotte on Thursday. According to WCNC Charlotte, a record was broken near uptown Charlotte, where Little Sugar Creek recorded a record crest of 15.2 feet, the highest it’s been since 1997. The station also reported 143 people were evacuated from Corvian Community Elementary School in Charlotte because of floodwaters. A tweet from the Charlotte Fire Department showed cars underwater in that area. Shane McDevitt…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Heavy rain and flooding conditions are expected to worsen Thursday across central North Carolina, according to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. “Our situation will get more and more dangerous as we go throughout the day,” she said. What to know: The entire viewing area, including the Triangle, is under a flash flood warning until 2:15 p.m. View all alerts. Sudden downpours and dangerous flash flooding are possible throughout the afternoon. Conditions…

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. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Harnett, Lee, Moore, Orange, and Wake counties until 2:30 p.m. ABC11 meteorologist Don “Big Weather” Schwenneker said between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen since 7 a.m., bringing the threat of flash flooding to low-lying…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Heavy rain and flooding conditions are expected to worsen Thursday across central North Carolina, according to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner.”Our situation will get more and more dangerous as we go throughout the day,” she said. What to know: Most of the viewing area, including the Triangle, is under a flash flood warning until 2:15 p.m. Sudden downpours and dangerous flash flooding are possible throughout the afternoon. Conditions should improve around…

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. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Harnett, Lee, Moore, Orange, and Wake counties until 2:15 p.m. ABC11 meteorologist Don “Big Weather” Schwenneker said between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen since 7 a.m., bringing the threat of flash flooding to low-lying…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Heavy rain and flooding conditions are expected to worsen Thursday from the Triangle northeast, according to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. More than 6 inches of rain have fallen in the Rocky Mount area since Wednesday, with as much as 2 inches falling in the Triangle. On Thursday, heavy rain will continue to drop another 2 to 5 inches across the area. A flash flood warning is in effect for the…

Many local schools have either closed or moved to remote instruction on Thursday, Nov. 12 due to the threat of flooding. Edgecombe County Public Schools Edgecombe County Public Schools announced that due to anticipated heavy rain overnight and the threat of flash flooding, all schools will be closed. There will be no in-person classes or remote learning or virtual classes. Johnston County Public SchoolsJohnston County Public Schools announced late Wednesday night that it will move…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Heavy rain and flooding conditions are expected to worsen Thursday from the Triangle northeast, according to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. More than 6 inches of rain have fallen in the Rocky Mount area since Wednesday, with as much as 2 inches falling in the Triangle. On Thursday, heavy rain will continue to drop another 2 to 4 inches across the area. A flood warning has been issued for several eastern…

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. The entire viewing area is under a Flash Flood Watch until 7 p.m.; that’s because even more rain is expected to fall in the coming hours. The heaviest rain for Thursday is expected to fall between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. WATCH: Your First Alert Forecast Areas along…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Eta has made landfall in Florida on Thursday morning. Eta landed near Cedar Key, Fla, around 4 a.m., bringing maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour. Eta is expected to weaken as it moves across Florida toward Jacksonville. It’s moving northeast at 13 miles per hour as of 4 a.m. The storm should retain tropical storm strength through Thursday night. By Friday morning, Eta is expected to weaken…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Heavy rain will continue to fall across central North Carolina Thursday, creating a risk for flash flooding. Overnight, flooding east of the Triangle closed Interstate 95 in Wilson County and prompted water rescues in surrounding neighborhoods. By 6 a.m., Rocky Mount reported close to 6 inches of rain, and Wilson County Schools and Edgecombe County Public Schools canceled all in-person and remote learning for Thursday. Nash County…

Many local schools have either closed or moved to remote instruction on Thursday, Nov. 12 due to the threat of flooding. Edgecombe County Public Schools Edgecombe County Public Schools announced that due to anticipated heavy rain overnight and the threat of flash flooding, all schools will be closed. There will be no in-person classes or remote learning or virtual classes. Johnston County Public SchoolsJohnston County Public Schools announced late Wednesday night that it will move…