The Charlotte Fire Department responded to 51 flood related calls after heavy rainfall on Thursday. The calls included dramatic rescues in rising water that left people stranded and in danger
Heavy rains swamped San Antonio early Thursday, killing at least four people who were swept away in floodwaters as crews rescued dozens of others, officials said.
Tropical Storm Barbara was strengthening Sunday off the southwest coast of Mexico and was expected to become a hurricane overnight but without menacing land, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
As North Carolina communities prepare for storm season, Duke Energy announced new support for preparedness initiatives led by local emergency response organizations across the state.
The National Hurricane Center is forecasting a 0% chance of tropical development for the disturbance lifting out of Florida, but the threat of heavy rain and potential flash flooding remains for the Carolinas.