Wilmington, North Carolina hit with over a foot of rain: Photos, …
Sep 17, 2024 · Parts of southeastern North Carolina experienced life-threatening flash flooding on Monday due to a rare meteorological event.
Hurricane Helene impact in Wilmington, Western North Carolina
Sep 26, 2024 · Helene has brought significant rainfall, strong winds, damaging debris flows and riverine flooding, according to a news release from the Governor's Office. The area has seen more than a foot of...
Rescues, roads closed, flooding at NC coast amid 18 inches of rain
Sep 16, 2024 · wilmington, nc. (WNCN) — As torrential rain fell Monday and winds led to high surf, there was significant flooding along the North Carolina coast due to Potential Tropical Cyclone 8. Several flash flood warnings were active in Brunswick, New Hanover, Columbus, and Bladen counties and dozens of roads, cars and buildings were flooded in areas ...
Historic Flooding Rainfall with Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight ...
Historic rainfall occurred across the Cape Fear Region of southeastern North Carolina on September 16, 2024. Gauges and automated radar estimates showed that 12 to 20 inches of rain fell in only two days, creating severe flash flooding affecting Carolina Beach, Southport, Bolivia, and Boiling Spring Lakes.
How this surprising "fire hose" storm devastated Carolina Beach …
Sep 17, 2024 · The unnamed storm dropped 20 inches of rain on Carolina Beach and more than 19 inches near Southport, all in just 12 hours. But projections for the storm only called for up to eight inches — so the storm caught public officials and residents off guard.
Weather updates: Historic rainfall collapses roads, floods homes
FLOODING: The National Weather Service in Wilmington said flash flooding from excessive rainfall is possible over the next couple of days. The areas most likely to be impacted are rivers,...
Roads flooded in Wilmington, NC, due to tropical weather
Sep 16, 2024 · Due to tropical storm conditions Monday, several roads in the Wilmington area are experiencing flooding. Here's a list of roads flooded in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties.
Tropical Storm Debby could bring historic flooding to Wilmington, NC
Aug 5, 2024 · As Tropical Storm Debby bobs and weaves through Georgia and South Carolina on its way to North Carolina, officials are getting ready for potentially devastating flooding across the Cape Fear...
Study shows Wilmington’s nuisance flooding is getting worse - WECT …
Mar 26, 2021 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s a somewhat common scene in Wilmington and the Cape Fear region — a beautiful sunny day without a cloud in the sky — yet, water across the road. It’s known as many things, sunny day flooding, nuisance flooding; but, according to new research, it’s getting worse, and Wilmington was at the top of the list ...
Gallery: Southeastern NC hit by heavy rain, flooding - WECT TV6
Sep 16, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A storm Monday morning brought heavy rain and lightning to the area, closing roads and knocking over some trees. You can see photos of the storm impacts below and see video coverage of the storm at the top of this story.