Hurricane Florence
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4 years ago

Hurricane Laura predicted to hit: How to protect your pets in a storm

All the major things you need to know, especially if evacuating, about protecting your pets during a hurricane.
4 years ago
Hurricane Laura predicted to hit: How to protect your pets in a storm
5 years ago
Deputies arrested for incident where 2 women drowned in their van during Florence
5 years ago

At least 5 fatalities during Hurricane Florence, including baby

A tree fell onto a young family's home, killing a mother and her infant; the father was rushed to a hospital.
5 years ago
At least 5 fatalities during Hurricane Florence, including baby
5 years ago

Mom faces charges after baby died in Hurricane Florence flooding: Sheriff

Dazia Ideah Lee, 20, allegedly drove around a barricade during the flooding.
5 years ago
Mom faces charges after baby died in Hurricane Florence flooding: Sheriff
6 years ago

At least 5 dead, including mom and infant, as Florence pounds Carolina coast

A mother and her infant were killed when a tree fell on their home in Wilmington, North Carolina, which was struck with a 105 mph wind gust Friday morning.
6 years ago
At least 5 dead, including mom and infant, as Florence pounds Carolina coast
6 years ago

Dog saved after trapped in Florence floodwaters

The dog, Soshe, survived nearly one week floating on a couch in a submerged home after Hurricane Florence hit North Carolina.
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Dog saved after trapped in Florence floodwaters
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South Carolina flood emergency prompts evacuations

A hospital in Georgetown, South Carolina has been evacuated due to rising waters.
6 years ago
South Carolina flood emergency prompts evacuations
6 years ago

Girl swinging in hammock dies after tree falls on her; may be linked to Florence

A young girl in Virginia was killed while swinging on a hammock, after a tree the hammock was tied to fell on her, authorities said.
6 years ago
Girl swinging in hammock dies after tree falls on her; may be linked to Florence
6 years ago

Florence far from over: SC residents to evacuate

Ten days after Hurricane Florence hit, rivers are continuing to crest and some South Carolina residents are preparing to evacuate.
6 years ago
Florence far from over: SC residents to evacuate
6 years ago

Florence flooding far from over: Residents prepare to evacuate amid cresting rivers

Ten days after Hurricane Florence hit, rivers are continuing to crest and some South Carolina residents are preparing to evacuate.
6 years ago
Florence flooding far from over: Residents prepare to evacuate amid cresting rivers
6 years ago

Dam breach raises concerns about coal ash flowing into North Carolina river

Duke Energy says a dam at a power plant is Wilmington, NC has been breached, raising concerns that water possibly contaminated with coal ash could flow into the river.
6 years ago
Dam breach raises concerns about coal ash flowing into North Carolina river
6 years ago
'Our whole entire place was just destroyed': Florence survivors try to move on
6 years ago

'Our whole entire place was just destroyed': Florence survivors grapple with aftermath of storm

Thousands of people are rebuilding their lives in the wake of Florence, which made landfall as a hurricane before downgrading to a tropical storm.
6 years ago
'Our whole entire place was just destroyed': Florence survivors
6 years ago

Floodwaters remain high a week after Florence made landfall

Massive cleanup is underway in North Carolina from flooding caused by the storm.
6 years ago
Floodwaters remain high a week after Florence made landfall
6 years ago

Death toll climbs to 41 in the wake of Florence

The Carolinas and Virginia are still struggling post-Hurricane Florence, which dumped trillions of gallons of water across the region.
6 years ago
Death toll climbs to 41 in the wake of Florence
6 years ago

Girl, 4, named Florence helps victims of Hurricane Florence

Florence Wisniewski has collected boxes of donations to send to storm victims.
6 years ago
Girl, 4, named Florence helps victims of Hurricane Florence
6 years ago

Trump visits Carolinas after Hurricane Florence

President Trump met with rescue crews and survivors and a homeowner who told him insurance won't cover the hurricane damage.
6 years ago
Trump visits Carolinas after Hurricane Florence
6 years ago

The environmental and economic impact of Hurricane Florence

As the water continues to rise and thousands of people are without power, farmers and used-car sellers are going to feel the economic toll of the storm. ABC News' Kendis Gibson reports.
6 years ago
The environmental and economic impact of Hurricane Florence
6 years ago

Wild horses of the Outer Banks unharmed after Hurricane Florence

The wild horses of North Carolina’s Outer Banks returned unhurt to the shore after fleeing inland during Hurricane Florence.
6 years ago
Wild horses of the Outer Banks unharmed after Hurricane Florence
6 years ago

Trump calls Florence 'one of the wettest we've ever seen from the standpoint of water'

President Donald thanked first responders in a Twitter video where he described Florence as “tough” one of the “wettest” hurricanes ever.
6 years ago
Trump calls storm 'one of the wettest we've ever seen from the standpoint of water'
6 years ago

Sheriff's deputies transporting 2 mental health patients who drowned in flood waters put on leave, authorities say

The women were chained to the back of the van when the highway became overwhelmed with floodwaters.
6 years ago
Sheriff's deputies put on leave after mental health patients drowned in flood waters
6 years ago

Trump visits the Carolinas to witness aftermath of Hurricane Florence

The president visited some of the communities hit hardest by the hurricane.
6 years ago
Trump visits the Carolinas to witness aftermath of Hurricane Florence
6 years ago

Girl, 4, named Florence helps victims of Hurricane Florence

Florence Wisniewski has collected boxes of donations to send to Florence victims.
6 years ago
Girl, 4, named Florence helps victims of Hurricane Florence
6 years ago

Flood waters in North Carolina still wreaking havoc

Flooding leaves North Carolina residents seeking food and water.
6 years ago
Flood waters in North Carolina still wreaking havoc
6 years ago

President Trump visits Carolinas in the wake of Hurricane Florence

Trump visited a neighborhood in New Bern, NC, where he spoke with residents on the streets outside their homes.
6 years ago
President Trump visits Carolinas in the wake of Hurricane Florence
6 years ago

Deadly flooding from Florence leaves 'long road ahead' for the Carolinas, governor says

At least 37 people, including several young children, have died from the storm.
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Deadly flooding from Florence leaves 'long road ahead' for the Carolinas
6 years ago

At least 1 person killed after Florence triggers tornadoes in Va.

In North Carolina, officials found the body of a toddler who was swept away by floodwaters after his mom lost her grip.
6 years ago
At least 1 person killed after Florence triggers tornadoes in Va.
6 years ago

Concern continues about overflowed animal waste pits, coal ash in Florence flooding

Millions of chickens have died and waste from pigs and coal ash have leaked into the floodwaters in North Carolina as authorities work to control environmental threats.
6 years ago
Concern continues about overflowed animal waste pits, coal ash in Florence flooding
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Rescuers save 6 dogs locked in cage amid rising NC flood waters

The owners said they were forced to evacuate and were not allowed to return home to get their dogs.
6 years ago
Rescuers save 6 dogs locked in cage amid rising NC flood waters
6 years ago

Trump calls Florence 'one of the wettest ever'

President Donald Trump thanked first responders in a Twitter video where he described Florence as "tough" one of the "wettest" hurricanes ever.
6 years ago
Trump calls Florence 'one of the wettest ever'
6 years ago

Thousands of people remain in shelters post-Hurricane Florence

The governor of North Carolina urged the around 10,000 people still in shelters to stay put as dangerous floods still threaten the area in Florence's wake.
6 years ago
Thousands of people remain in shelters post-Hurricane Florence
6 years ago

Florence flooding threat still real: 'Do not try to return home yet,' North Carolina governor pleads

10,000 people are in shelters in NC and over 4,000 people have been rescued.
6 years ago
Governor pleads with residents: 'Do not try to return home yet'
6 years ago

2 mental health patients drown as deputies rescued

Two female mental patients chained in the back of a county sheriff's van drowned when the vehicle in which they were traveling was overcome by floodwaters, police said.
6 years ago
2 mental health patients drown as deputies rescued
6 years ago

Death toll from Hurricane Florence rises to 37

President Donald Trump will visit North Carolina Wednesday after flooding devastated the area. ABC News' Emily Rau reports.
6 years ago
Death toll from Hurricane Florence rises to 37
6 years ago

Northeast feeling effects of Florence

Numerous flash flood watches have been issued across the Northeast as the remnants of Hurricane Florence make their way into the area.
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Northeast feeling effects of Florence
6 years ago

Rising waters in Carolinas threaten to worsen historic flooding

The heavy rain from Florence, which damaged or destroyed more than 4,000 homes in one North Carolina town, is still causing rivers to rise to dangerous levels.
6 years ago
Rising waters in Carolinas threaten to worsen historic flooding
6 years ago

Remnants of Florence set to soak Northeast

Heavy rain is moving into the Northeast on Tuesday.
6 years ago
Remnants of Florence set to soak Northeast
6 years ago

Volunteers rescue residents, pets from flooded homes during Florence

A couple who evacuated North Carolina and drove hours to Florida welcomed twin daughters Thursday morning.
6 years ago
Volunteers rescue residents, pets from flooded homes during Florence
6 years ago

Video of dogs rescued from locked cages in rising Florence floodwaters goes viral

A video of the rescue of six North Carolina dogs that were locked in a cage rapidly filling up with flood water due to Hurricane Florence went viral on social media.
6 years ago
Dogs rescued from locked cages in rising Florence floodwaters
6 years ago

Flooding from 'epic storm' Florence isn't over yet, North Carolina governor warns

"We, the people of North Carolina, will get through this," the governor said.
6 years ago
At least 32 dead as a result of Florence: Officials
6 years ago

1-year-old swept away in floodwater among those killed by Florence

The storm is continuing to wreak havoc in the Carolinas and the full extent of damage is yet to be known.
6 years ago
1-year-old swept away in floodwater among those killed by Florence
6 years ago

Florence flooding impacts travel throughout North Carolina

A trip from Wilmington to Raleigh took twice as long as normal due to flood waters.
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Florence flooding impacts travel throughout North Carolina
6 years ago

North Carolina residents desperate for supplies

Residents of Wilmington, North Carolina, wait for resources after Florence.
6 years ago
North Carolina residents desperate for supplies
6 years ago

Florence causes 'historic and unprecedented flooding'

At least 18 killed, 900 rescued in wake of monster storm.
6 years ago
Florence causes 'historic and unprecedented flooding'
6 years ago

Florence weakens to tropical depression but flooding still a danger

Tropical Storm Florence shatters North Carolina rainfall record.
6 years ago
Florence weakens to tropical depression but flooding still a danger
6 years ago

1-year-old swept away in floodwater among those killed by Florence

The boy was separated from his mother when she was driving and rushing water pushed the car off the road, the Union County Sheriff's Office said.
6 years ago
1-year-old swept away in floodwater among those killed by Florence
6 years ago

More than 4,300 homes damaged or destroyed by Florence in New Bern, North Carolina

The city of New Bern, North Carolina, was hit hard by the storm.
6 years ago
More than 4,300 homes damaged or destroyed by Florence in North Carolina town
6 years ago

Flooding, damage from Florence in New Bern, NC

The hurricane destroyed houses and left boats on dry land.
6 years ago
Flooding, damage from Florence in New Bern, NC
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Dramatic rescues underway amid Florence damage

Rescue teams from as far as Los Angeles are pulling drivers from submerged cars and racing to save people cut off from rising waters in the Carolinas.
6 years ago
Dramatic rescues underway amid Florence damage
6 years ago

Waters expected to rise in the Carolinas

Residents in North Carolina have been given new evacuation orders as swollen rivers prepare to crest, increasing the flooding catastrophe. ABC News' Emily Rau reports.
6 years ago
Waters expected to rise in the Carolinas