Flooding
Excessive water causing overflow and damage
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Ask the Meteorologist: What do the different flood risk levels mean?
When we receive a lot of heavy rain in a short period of time, flash flooding can occur. The Weather Prediction Center releases risk levels for this flooding, so let's break down what they are and what they mean.
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Nepal Center of North Carolina discusses ways to help victims of catastrophic flooding
A frantic search is underway for more than 1,300 people missing after that catastrophic flooding swamped a China-Nepal border region Wednesday.
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Nepalese Americans in Eastern Carolina react to deadly floods in their homeland
Flooding in Nepal has killed over 300 people. Nepalese Americans in Eastern North Carolina are watching the disaster unfold from afar.
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Devastating mudslide in Nepal and China
Surveillance footage shows people attempting to flee seconds before a devastating mudslide engulfed the border crossing between Nepal and China on Wednesday.
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Severe weather impacts across the U.S.
Severe weather conditions are affecting large portions of the United States, with hazardous rain and flash flooding in the South, Midwest, and Northeast.
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Severe flooding in Piedmont area: State of Emergency for Mount Airy
Severe flash flooding in the northern Foothills prompted emergency response in Surry County. Mount Airy issued a State of Emergency at 10 p.m. Saturday.
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Famine to feast: What's driving sudden shift toward more rain, storms this summer
A months-long drought doesn't go away in days, but July has put a dent in a once dire situation.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How have we been able to see so much rain without a tropical system?
Raleigh has seen its second-wettest July on record, and we've seen all that without a landfalling tropical system. How?
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Ask the Meteorologist: How often have severe risks verified so far this July?
18 of 28 days this July have had risks for severe storms. How often have they verified?
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Ask the Meteorologist: How can we stay safe when traveling during flash flooding?
With multiple flood alerts issued throughout the day Thursday, it's important that we use plenty of caution on the roads. Here are some things to remember before you drive!
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Drought and downpours: Why Raleigh is preparing for flash flooding
After months of drought, the City of Raleigh will monitor conditions through the week as flash flooding becomes a concern.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How can one thunderstorm produce other storms?
Storms unleash outflow boundaries, which can sometimes spark future storms to develop. We've seen that happen the last two days.
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Where is FEMA?: Residents struggle to get back on their feet one year after Chantal
FEMA has committed more than $11 million to the state for Chantal recovery efforts. Less than half of it has been disbursed so far.
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Ask the Meteorologist: How insured are North Carolinians for inland flooding?
Inland flooding is common when it comes to tropical systems. How does North Carolina stack up in terms of flood insurance?
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Hurricane season is here: Officials urge North Carolinians to consider flood insurance
Leaders say flood risk areas are expanding and are encouraging homeowners to consider flood insurance ahead of the height of hurricane season.
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Flood insurance: How to protect your home in North Carolina
Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.
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Almost 11 months later, Chantal recovery continues in Durham
Almost 11 months after Tropical Storm Chantal, some Durham residents are still not able to live in their storm-damaged homes. According to a staff presentation at a recent City Council work session, 64 total homes were impacted.
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UNC study: 43% of flooded NC buildings were outside FEMA’s hazard zones
A peer‑reviewed study of 78 floods finds 43% of North Carolina buildings that took on water over the past two decades sit outside FEMA’s hazard zones, exposing insurance gaps and urging better risk data.
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After Helene, climate concerns ripple through North Carolina real estate market
Rising insurance costs, new flood data and climate uncertainty are reshaping North Carolina’s real estate market and influencing how buyers decide where to call home.
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Flooded roads reported in parts of western NC after heavy rain
Heavy rain in parts of western North Carolina led to flooding and water rescues overnight.
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US Secretary of Homeland Security to visit western North Carolina on Tuesday
United States Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is set to visit western North Carolina on Tuesday, WXII reports.
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Building for tomorrow’s storms: N.C. updates flood strategy
North Carolina is updating flood models to reflect heavier rainfall and growth, moving beyond FEMA maps as nearly half of past flood damage occurred outside mapped zones.
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New guide offers roadmap for Chapel Hill flood resilience as tropical storms intensify
After record flooding last summer, Chapel Hill leaders look to a new resilience guide and modeling tools to prepare for stronger, more frequent storms.
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Some businesses reopen, others face long road to recovery seven months after Chantal
It’s been seven months since Tropical Storm Chantal tore through the Triangle, displacing families from their homes and forcing many businesses to close. On Saturday, one popular Chapel Hill restaurant will welcome customers back.
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Stein grants $5.7M for Hurricane Helene flood mitigation projects
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced grants for projects in the French Broad River Basin to restore floodplains, improve water quality, and reduce flood risks. The funding is part of a $96 million flood resiliency program.
