Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency for Impacted Areas …
Sep 17, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 313 declaring a State of Emergency for four counties in southeastern North Carolina that suffered damage from hazardous weather including severe flooding and heavy rainfall on September 16, 2024.
Governor Cooper Travels to Brunswick County to Assess Damage …
Sep 19, 2024 · As of noon Wednesday, 47 roads in over a dozen counties were closed. The closures include 13 primaries. Most of the roads impacted are in Brunswick County. Many areas in Brunswick County are flooded, and numerous routes are …
North Carolina's coast has been deluged by the fifth historic flood …
Sep 17, 2024 · The flash flooding closed dozens of roads in Brunswick County, including U.S. Highway 17, which is the main coastal route. Floodwaters swamped the highway at several points for most of the...
NC state of emergency declared in Brunswick, New Hanover, …
Sep 19, 2024 · Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Tuesday declaring a state of emergency for Brunswick and three other southeastern counties, which the governor said will make additional assistance available for the region. It …
Drivers near Wilmington, NC, stranded on roads due to massive flooding
Sep 17, 2024 · Heavy rains from an unnamed summer weather system flooded the highway and damaged nearby roads, stranding hundreds of drivers, some for more than 12 hours. Some people spent the night at hastily...
5th historic flood in 25 years deluges North Carolina’s coast
Sep 17, 2024 · The flash flooding closed dozens of roads in Brunswick County, including U.S. Highway 17, which is the main coastal route. Floodwaters swamped the highway at several points for most of the day,...
Hazardous Weather Causes Severe Flooding and Damage in Southeast North ...
Sep 17, 2024 · Areas of southeastern North Carolina experienced historical rainfall resulting in flooding, damage to roadways, and hazardous conditions. Carolina Beach, NC received a reported 18.32” of rainfall from midnight yesterday to yesterday afternoon.
'Firehose' storm hits part of North Carolina ... - Associated Press News
Sep 17, 2024 · The flash flooding closed dozens of roads in Brunswick County at North Carolina’s southeast tip, including U.S. Highway 17, which is the main coastal route. Floodwaters swamped the highway at several points for most of the day, trapping some drivers on high ground that became an island.
Local governments declare state of emergency, voluntary …
Aug 6, 2024 · Brunswick County Chairman Randy Thompson declared one effective Tuesday, which includes a voluntary evacuation of low-lying and flood-prone areas of unincorporated Brunswick County.
Tropical disturbance floods areas along North Carolina coast
Sep 17, 2024 · The town of Southport in Brunswick County has declared a state of emergency following intense rainfall and flooding from potential tropical cyclone No. 8. The town has closed all inbound...