As climate patterns shift, the gaps in current flood risk maps leave many homeowners facing uncertainty. Without updated tools and resources, residents in areas like western North Carolina may ...

Tropical Storm Helene swept through Western North Carolina ... This map shows rainfall from Helene and in the days preceding ...

At 20.0 feet, Lowland flooding begins south of Daniel Street in east Tarboro," says the NWS. "Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.

Creswell, North Carolina. Courtesy of Jun ... but for smaller towns like Creswell such maps aren’t available. The gap makes it difficult to determine how well equipped the area is to handle ...

Multiple fires across North and South Carolina were still burning on Tuesday after more than 170 erupted across the two states over the weekend. Emergency personnel are working to contain the blazes.

"Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," comments the NWS. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." This advisory is in effect ...