Flash flood Coverage

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: 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.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Thousands coming from state to prevent flooding in Orange County

The Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program with local organizations to complete projects that help reduce flooding, restore streams and improve drainage infrastructure in North Carolina's waterways.

Story by Caroline Daly, Visuals by Brennen Tripp, of UNC Media Hub

Heavy rain leaves behind flooding in Chapel Hill

Flash floods popped up across central North Carolina on Tuesday. The flooding forced seven people at a Chapel Hill apartment complex to evacuate.

NCDOT expands flood alert system to keep drivers safe

New technology is keeping drivers safer when it comes to flash flooding and the NCDOT is behind it.

Brian Shrader, WRAL reporter

NCDOT explains expanded flood alert system

New technology is keeping drivers safer and the NCDOT is behind it.

Hurricane Florence made landfall in Wrightsville Beach 5 years ago today

Hurricane Florence made landfall on Sept. 14, 2018, in Wrightsville Beach as a Category 1 hurricane.

Hurricane Florence made landfall in NC five years ago

Hurricane Florence made landfall on Sept. 14, 2018, in Wrightsville Beach as a Category 1 hurricane.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Severe storms leave power outages, downed trees in Durham

Durham was one of the hardest hit areas by the storms, and that was before a crash shut down I-40 for hours. WRAL News had team coverage across the area to asses the damage.

Vehicles abandoned overnight on flooded Bragg Blvd. in Fayetteville

A portion of Bragg Boulevard in Fayetteville is back open this morning after it was flooded overnight. About 18-20 inches of water filled the intersection with Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway.

Flash Flood Warnings create problems around the Triangle

Umstead Park and other areas were affected by severe weather Friday evening.

Moisture packed storms create flash flooding Friday

After storms and rain Friday, flooding will continue to be an issue overnight.

Heavy rains swamp Raleigh roads during morning commute

A severe thunderstorm brought flash flooding during the predawn hours, with some low-lying locations blocked through midday Monday.

Tree falls on car, blocking Highway 42

Crews worked on Saturday to remove a large tree that fell across a highway in Johnston County. More than 7 inches of rain fell in some areas of central NC and a handful of people were rescued from the floodwaters.

Water rescue: Over 20 people displaced from Raleigh townhomes impacted by heavy flooding

Raleigh police were reportedly assisting with a water rescue near an apartment complex after an early-morning downpour on Saturday.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Raleigh townhome residents need water rescue after morning flooding

Water rescue crews were helping residents in a Raleigh townhouse complex after an early-morning downpour caused heavy flooding on Saturday morning.

A year later, 2 children drowning in Johnston Co. a harrowing memory for WRAL photographer

Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic deaths of two Johnston County children drowning after the mother drove into floodwater. The horrendous search and rescue left emotional scars on rescue teams after four rescue boats were lost in the effort to save lives and many rescuers ended up in the water.

John Payne, WRAL photojournalist

Deadly flash floods increasing globally with climate change

A 2015 analysis showed that despite being landlocked, about a quarter-million Tennessee residents live in places that are prone to flooding.

Destructive flooding ruins renovated football stadium at Pisgah High

The power of the flooding was apparent through a ruined football stadium at Pisgah High School in Canton. The turf field was ripped up after recently being installed.

Flash flooding swamps Garner Walmart parking lot

Rain quickly submerged the parking lot at a Garner Walmart on Christmas Eve. (Video by Caitlin Smith)

Bridge closed by flooding creates 25-mile detour in Harnett County

Among the hundreds of roads still closed statewide is a bridge in Harnett County - and the detour to get around it is more than 25 miles long.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Closed bridge in Harnett County divides community

Among the hundreds of roads still closed statewide is a bridge in Harnett County. Department of Transportation says the detour to get around it is more than 25 miles long.

Hundreds of NC roads remain underwater even as floodwaters recede

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is reporting hundreds of roads still closed from the heavy rains on Thursday.

Athletic park deals with flooding after months of impact from pandemic

Parts of eastern Carolina were hit hard by Thursday's major flooding event, which caused damage to homes - and businesses that had already been impacted by the pandemic.

Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter

Businesses impacted from pandemic now struggling from flood damage

Parts of eastern Carolina were hit hard by Thursday's major flooding event, which caused damage to homes - and businesses that had already been impacted by the pandemic.

Man escapes submerged car in Johnston County

A close and frightening call for a man in Johnston County this morning after becoming stuck while trying to drive through floodwaters. Thankfully he managed to get out just in time. His car, however, is still submerged beneath the racing waters.