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 ...

Although the town's Boil Water Notice has been lifted, the Water Treatment Plant remains offline after being flooded by the ...

Although the town's Boil Water Notice has been lifted, the Water Treatment Plant remains offline after being flooded by the ...

Standard homeowners’ insurance policies typically don’t cover flood damage. That often comes as a surprise to residents. What ...

Chantal arrived in central North Carolina, bringing more than 10 inches of rainfall and massive flooding to parts of the ...

According to the National Weather Service, Raleigh saw nearly an inch and a half of rain in about an hour Thursday afternoon.

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, July 10.

Haw River Assembly Water Quality Manager Kaitlyn Elliott spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, July 9.

Detectives in Buncombe County, North Carolina, are seeking information after a cow was stolen. On Thursday, the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office said Polly, a 5-year-old Dexter Cross heifer with ...

ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Tropical Storm Chantal has left a devastating impact on Alamance County. The storm brought heavy rain ...

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

Two sites run by Schoolhouse of Wonder will be closed indefinitely as damage assessments continue in Eno River State Park and ...