Flash flood Coverage

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.

Johnston County man crawls out of car window to escape submerging into flood waters

A close and frightening call for a man in Johnston County this morning after becoming stuck while trying to drive through floodwaters.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Flooding shuts down I-95 in Johnston County

The aftermath of Thursday's storms and flooding is still disrupting traffic patterns along I-95. Currently, all lanes are closed at I-95 northbound near Smithfield at Exit 102.

Neuse River in Clayton nears 16 feet, major flood stage

Officials said they are concerned about people driving after dark, as the low visibility makes it difficult to see where roads are flooded - or even completely washed out.

Keely Arthur and Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporters

Some roads remain closed overnight

Over 200 roads reportedly closed on Thursday, with many water rescues and more than one tragic death. Roads remain dangerous overnight, as not all floodwaters have receded -- and some roads are still closed.

Historic flooding reported in Charlotte, elementary school evacuated

Historic flooding was recorded in Charlotte on Thursday.

WCNC Charlotte

Flash flood watch canceled for Triangle, light rain continues

A flash flood watch has expired for the Triangle and much of central North Carolina after an active night of rain and some storms from the remnants of Hurricane Sally.

WRAL Severe Weather Center

Hinnant family asking for support for Johnston County family who lost children to floodwaters

WRAL's Julian Grace spoke with the grandmother of Cannon Hinnant, the boy who was killed in August by a man while riding his bicycle. She responded to a Facebook post asking the community to support the Johnston County family who lost two children when they were swept away by floodwaters Monday night.

Rescue crews confirm body found of one of two missing children swept away by floodwaters

Rescue crews are giving an update on a missing 5-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy who were swept away by floodwaters on Monday.

Sheriff: Search crews find bodies of both children lost in floodwaters

Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell said the bodies of 5-year-old Alexa and her 4-year-old brother Abraham have both been found.

Raleigh tire shop suffers major damage due to flooding

All Day tire shop on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh saw major damage due to three to four inches of flood water from storms on Monday.