florence: historic flooding predicted as storm lingers over carolinas - as it happened /

Published at 2018-09-16 23:03:54

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14memberswherepic.twitter.com/l7vCVuhbthpic.twitter.com/TBoqY5vpr5@jamiearnoldWMBFjustpic.twitter.com/jW34ON470JAnhttps://t.co/OH2tEMvERu!!!!!@KyleDennisWxpic.twitter.com/MMC7lMTpD1 2.23pm BSTThe Guardian’s Adam Gabbatt is in Lumberton,North Carolina, which was among the worst hit by early flooding. Gabbatt writes:Lumberton, and approximately 80 miles north-west of Wilmington,was among the worst hit by early flooding. On Saturday night much of the south of Lumberton was under water, as emergency crews battled to contain the fast-rising Lumber River.
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r NC last night. In front is Martin Luther King Jr Drive,on the just is Newport Church. Heading back nowadays to speak to residents pic.twitter.com/GusbkZFlCk 2.13pm BSTFlorence is hovering above the Carolinas, and though the storm has weakened to a tropical depression, or the National Hurricane Center warns that “catastrophic” flooding could hit the region. At least 11 people have died in the storm and officials are warning people in affected areas to be extremely cautious as the threat of risky flash floods is still tall. Related: 'Worst yet to come': Florence leaves 11 dead as North Carolina braces for massive flooding Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com