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12 minutes ago CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — One New Hanover County town was dealing with flooding Friday but not because of Debby. In 2 hours, more than 4 inches of rain fell in Carolina Beach Friday afternoon, which caused issues for the town’s drainage systems that were already working hard to clear water following Debby. Parts of Lake Park Boulevard, Fourth Street, Canal Drive, and many other streets were flooded. WWAY spoke with one…

31 seconds ago Money (Photo: Public Domain Pictures) WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWAY) — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in North Carolina that were affected by severe storms and flooding that began on Aug. 5, 2024. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households…

17 seconds ago Flooding from Tropical Storm Debby in Fair Bluff, NC (WWAY: Tanner Blue)Flooding from Tropical Storm Debby in Fair Bluff, NC (WWAY: Tanner Blue) FAIR BLUFF, NC (WWAY) — Debby is no longer a Tropical Storm and has moved out of our area. But several places are still feeling the impacts. One of those places is Fair Bluff in Columbus County, where several roads are underwater. According to Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers, …

5 minutes ago City leaders discuss dam reconstruction project in Boiling Spring Lakes on April 13th, 2023 (Photo; Emily Andrews / WWAY) BOILING SPRING LAKES, NC (WWAY) — The City of Boiling Spring Lakes reports that its dam projects sustained some damage following Tropical Storm Debbie, but overall, the projects remain on schedule. According to a news release, the Pine Lake Dam project site experienced the most significant impact, with the upstream cofferdam being lost…

6 minutes ago (AP) — Debby has been downgraded from a tropical storm but is lashing the coasts of the Carolinas with rain. Into the weekend, forecasters say parts of the East Coast can expect heavy downpours, flash flooding and possible tornadoes. The mid-Atlantic states and parts of New York and New England will see significant rainfall that could cause dangerous flooding. Interstate 95 near bigger cities could be affected. Here’s the Latest: Woman dies…

6 minutes ago WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Some areas of Columbus County are still dealing with flooding in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby. According to a State Department of Transportation Incident Management Supervisor, several streets remain flooded in Whiteville. The DOT used a drone to assess storm damage throughout Whiteville, the first time they have used the drone in that way following a tropical storm or hurricane. While most Whiteville residents aren’t dealing with…

12 seconds ago Wilmington Fire Department working on building collapse (Photo from: Rebekah Thurston) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Tropical storm Debby is being blamed for a partial building collapse in downtown Wilmington. Calls came in around 1 p.m. regarding a collapse at 205 Princess Street. When emergency crews arrived on the scene, they found the ceiling had collapsed from the roof to the first floor. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and no one was in…

11 seconds ago BLADENBORO, NC (WWAY) — Tropical Storm Debby leaving several places in Bladenboro with large amounts of rain, but one place that was hit the hardest was downtown on Main Street. Water infiltrated several businesses and the road was eventually closed due to the flooding. Local business owners Rebecca and Mark Hester are no strangers to the flooding, despite the town making improvements to the drainage system. “I think everybody thinks it’s drained…

23 seconds ago PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Widespread flash flooding throughout Pender County on Thursday as Tropical Storm Debby makes its way north.  On Malpass Corner Rd. Thursday morning, drivers were barely able to pass. On Scott Rd. in Rocky Point, one driver’s immobilized car had to be removed from the rushing water.  WWAY spoke with Pender County Fire Marshal Amy Burton, who said the majority of flash flooding is happening in the western half of…

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1 minute ago One person was killed when a home in Wilson County collapse during a storm (Courtesy: WTVD ABC 11) LUCAMA, NC (WTVD) — A man was found dead Thursday morning inside a home damaged by a tornado in Wilson County.  The Wilson County Communications director confirmed the two-story home was one of at least 10 homes damaged by the tornado overnight. Many people were frantically searching the home on Loyd Road to help…

10 minutes ago HUGER, S.C. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby spawned damaging tornadoes, flooded a town and temporarily shut down part of Interstate 95 early Thursday as it blew into North Carolina after making a second landfall overnight. The storm was expected to churn up the East Coast, where residents as far north as Vermont could get several inches of flooding rain this weekend. The National Hurricane Center says Debby came ashore early Thursday near Bulls Bay, South Carolina….

10 minutes ago SOUTHEASTERN NC (WWAY) — Tropical Storm Debby made a second landfall along the South Carolina coast around 2:00 a.m. with winds of 50 mph. Overnight rain has caused significant flooding across portions of the Cape Fear. Expect the chance for flash flooding to continue into today as Debby passes to our west. Conditions will gradually improve overnight Thursday as Debby begins to pull away, with much better weather in store for Friday….

6 minutes ago An emergency flash flood warning was issued for Bladenboro in Bladen County on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 during Tropical Storm Debby. Photo: Bladenboro Fire Dept. BLADEN COUNTY (WWAY) — As Tropical Storm Debby bears down on the Cape Fear, a flash flood emergency was issued for the Town of Bladenboro early Thursday morning. According to the North Carolina Emergency Manager, water intrusion into homes and businesses has been reported across Bladenboro. Between…

46 seconds ago CLARKTON, NC (WWAY) — In Bladen County, there are growing concerns about inland flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. In the town of Clarkton, some residents are worried the canals won’t be able to move all the rainwater away from their homes. Some areas of Clarkton flooded earlier this week after a storm, which caused a tree to fall into one of the canals. As Debby gets closer, more rain has fallen and…