North Carolina floods: Failure of Lake Lure Dam is imminent, officials say
As Helene weakens, the now-tropical storm's strong winds and heavy rain continue to wreak havoc across the Southeast U.S., including in North Carolina where at least one county has ordered evacuations.
Two failing dams in North Carolina force urgent evacuations after days of heavy rain
Two major dams in North Carolina were at risk or in the process of failing, forcing evacuations after Hurricane Helene inundated the region.
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LIVE UPDATES: Helene flooding, damage devastates parts of North Carolina
Dozens of deaths have been reported across the southeastern U.S., including three in North Carolina. The worst of Helene has passed through the Triad. Our meteorologists say the threat of severe weather is over, but rain could still be possible as we move into the afternoon and evening.
Helene is bringing ‘life-threatening flash flooding’ to North Carolina.
In Western North Carolina, heavy rains are causing rivers and lakes to overflow, and landslides have blocked major roads. Across the state, two deaths have been linked to the storm.
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