Droughts have a similar effect: When soil dries out over long periods, it can become compacted or even crusted over, reducing its ability to absorb water. Severe to extreme preexisting drought ...

Ready for another round of heavy rain and possible severe storms? Severe weather is possible again today for parts of North ...

Thursday afternoon rain and severe storms may cause more flash flooding as we recover from Wednesday night floods.

Eastgate Crossing and University Place were built in floodplains, and on top of a creek, before there were stormwater ...

The threat of flash flooding returned to North Carolina on Thursday, only days after Tropical Depression Chantal dumped heavy ...

However, locally higher amounts of rainfall, between 2 inches and more than 5 inches, could be possible anywhere in central ...

Scattered storms are becoming severe Wednesday. Heavy rain threats may cause life-threatening flash flooding in the eastern ...

As central North Carolina braces for another round of severe weather, emergency officials are on high alert for potential flash flooding and fallen trees due to saturated soil from Tropical Depression ...

Central North Carolina is preparing for another round of severe thunderstorms Wednesday night, with a high risk of flooding in western counties already reeling from Tropical Depression Chantal.

Portions of the eastern United States will remain at risk for more episodes of flooding downpours and thunderstorms capable ...

The City of Mebane issued an urgent message to residents on Wednesday morning to stop using water amid a drastic shortage.