Two states of Carolina flooded after floods in Florence. Carolina strong shirt. On Sept. 17, a deadly typhoon in Florence has moved west of North Carolina and continues to drain rain. Leaving no place to escape. Flooding the river, flooding highways, homes, and anvils. threatened more lives as the storm turned toward Virginia and New England, according to Reuters. In two states of Carolina that are flooded with water, “the worst is not yet happening” as river levels rise at historic rates, Reuters quoted Zach Taylor. Flooding, landslides and “significant rises in the river” throughout the region will continue to be effective in the coming days, according to the NWS. The coastal city of Wilmington is still severed by floodwaters as early as September 17. Tens of thousands of houses were damaged. And at least 17 dead confirmed in North Carolina and South Carolina.
On Friday, Florence storm weakened into a tropical depression. Is expected to continue to decrease intensity on September 17 before rising again on September 18 and 19. Still according to the NWS. The storm has poured 40 inches of rain in North Carolina since Sept. 13 and continued heavy rains on much of North Carolina and eastern South Carolina. “The storm has never been more dangerous than it is.” Reuters quoted North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper as speaking at a news conference. More than 900 people have rescued from flood waters. And 15,000 remain in state shelters, Cooper said. Rescuers used a high-speed train to rescue people in the coastal city of Wilmington. With about 117,000 residents. Located on a peninsula between the Cape Fear and the Atlantic. Rescue teams cleaned up broken trees. And wires to reach stranded residents. Mayor Bill Saffo said on WHQR radio.
