Unprecedented Rainfall Triggers Coastal Chaos in Carolinas: State of Emergency Declared
A powerful coastal storm, unofficially dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight, drenched North Carolina with a record-breaking deluge on Monday, September 16th. The relentless downpour, exceeding a year’s worth of rain in some areas in just 24 hours, triggered widespread flash floods, impassable roads, and numerous rescues. Several areas, including Carolina Beach and Southport, declared states of emergency as the storm unleashed its fury.