Hurricane Florence Coverage

Every day is Earth Day for NASA's fleet of Earth Observing missions

Dozen of NASA missions, most in cooperation with other federal agencies and international partners, are focused not on space but back on Earth.

Sampson County man, woman rejoice in new houses years after hurricanes destroyed old homes

On Monday, there was finally vindication for two Sampson County residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence. They now have new places to stay.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

'God moves in mysterious ways': Man, woman move into new homes years after hurricanes

Two Sampson County residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence finally have new places to stay.

Years after hurricane damage, Robeson County man sees deal to finally repair home crumble

ReBuild NC has told Derrick Virgil that he has 90 days until they stop paying for where he's living now and he'll have to move back to a home that was badly damaged by hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Rebuild NC won't rebuild Robeson County man's home

Years after his Robeson County home suffered significant hurricane damage, Derrick Virgil was disappointed to learn Rebuild NC won't build him a new home as initially agreed upon.

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

Lawmakers still not satisfied with pace of hurricane relief

Some progress is being made for families who've waited years to go home after Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Progress and frustration: NC homeowners wait to go home after hurricanes Matthew and Florence

For years, thousands of North Carolina residents have waited for ReBuild NC to rebuild their homes damaged by hurricanes.

After 6 years in FEMA trailers, hotels, some see hope to rebuild after NC hurricanes

For years, several North Carolina residents have waited for ReBuild NC to rebuild their homes damaged by hurricanes.

Cristin Severance, WRAL investigative reporter/ documentary producer

State adds new leader at agency in charge of hurricane help

A shakeup in leadership at the state agency in charge of helping hurricane Florence and Matthew victims get back into their homes.

Cristin Severance, WRAL investigative reporter/documentary producer

'You've failed:' Lawmakers, families question why hurricane relief is taking so long

State lawmakers on Wednesday grilled the leaders of the state's disaster recovery program about why residents who suffered hurricane damage are still waiting for relief.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol bureau chief, and Cristin Severance, WRAL investigative reporter/documentary producer

Robeson County rebuilding effort successful while other areas struggle years after Hurricane Matthew, Florence

Records show Robeson County took $9.4 million in grant money after Matthew and repaired or replaced 296 homes, reaching 93% of its target.

WRAL Investigates: While state hurricane recovery for homeowners is stuck in the mud, one county got it right

Hundreds of millions of dollars have poured into North Carolina to help homeowners recover from the one-two punch from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

WRAL Documentary: Aftermath: North Carolina hurricane victims left behind

Thousands of hurricane victims are still waiting to go home. Many of them are stuck in motels with no access to any of their belongings. All of these North Carolinians signed up for a state program called "ReBuild NC" meant to help low-income homeowners recover from the effects of the storm.

Aftermath: North Carolina hurricane victims still feel left behind years later

WRAL Documentary investigates why victims of Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence are still waiting to go home.

WRAL Documentary

Man on disability struggling with fate as home still badly damaged 4 years after Hurricane Florence

Four years after Hurricane Florence, Derrick Thorpe's home is falling apart. Bathroom floors are collapsed, and ceilings have been torn wide open, the floor below them covered in debris. With Hurricane Ian on the way, Thorpe is still looking for help from the last major hurricane.

As Hurricane Ian approaches, Robeson Co. man still holds out hope for state relief years after Florence

In the rural town of Rowland, Derrick Thorpe's home is falling apart. Bathroom floors are collapsed, and ceilings have been torn wide open, the floor below them covered in debris. It looks like the home is fresh off a disaster. But this storm came four years ago.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

4 years later: Questions remain over Hurricane Florence relief efforts

On the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Florence, state lawmakers are questioning the officials who manage disaster recovery in North Carolina. They say too many survivors are still waiting for help.

On anniversary of Hurricane Florence, state leaders say too many people still waiting for help

On the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Florence, state lawmakers are questioning the officials who manage disaster recovery in North Carolina. They say too many survivors are still waiting for help.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

I-95 improvements spurred by hurricane flooding: More lanes, higher bridges over Lumber River

Years after flooding from Hurricanes Matthews and Florence closed Interstate 95 in Robeson County, state leaders are looking at ways to flood proof the main interstate connection along the East Coast.

Brian Shrader, WRAL anchor/reporter

4 years after Florence, questions for Cooper's administration

On the anniversary of Hurricane Florence, the Joint Legislative Committee on Governmental Operations' Subcommittee is meeting to question members of Gov. Roy Cooper's administration about their response and recovery to recent hurricanes.

Former SC deputy sentenced to 18 years in prison for deaths of mental health patients

Stephen Flood, an ex-deputy with Horry County, was found guilty Thursday on all counts, including two counts each of reckless homicide and two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of Nicolette Green, from Myrtle Beach, and Wendy Newton, Shallote, North Carolina.

SC deputy convicted in death of 2 mental health patients during Hurricane Florence

A former South Carolina deputy has been convicted in the deaths of two mental health patients.

By Kristin Nelson, Patrick Lloyd and Michael Owens, WMBF News

Landsat Florence 2018

Soils and sediment carried by the receding floodwaters of the White Oak River, New River, and Adams Creek in the days following Hurricane Florence (2018) are visible in the visible light (left). An infrared camera aboard Landsat 8 (right) reveas organic mater washed out to sea. (NASA)