Historic Flooding Hits Southeastern North Carolina, Bringing 1,000-Year Rainfall
A potential tropical cyclone brings unprecedented rainfall, causing major road closures and emergency rescues in coastal towns.
- Carolina Beach recorded over 18 inches of rain in 12 hours, an event expected only once every 1,000 years.
- Flash flooding has closed dozens of roads, including U.S. Highway 17, stranding drivers and damaging infrastructure.
- Emergency workers and local authorities have conducted numerous rescues and provided supplies to those trapped by floodwaters.
- The storm system, although not officially named, has caused significant damage and disruptions, prompting local states of emergency.
- Meteorologists attribute the increasing frequency of such extreme weather events to climate change, with warmer air holding more moisture.
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