Saturday – Florence Update: Carolinas Face More Flooding

After a week of flash floods, rising rivers, power outages, and now over 44 deaths, North and South Carolina face high chances of more flooding over the weekend.

While the rain subsided, some rivers are still rising. Officials warn the danger is far from over.

• The Cape Fear River and Lumber River will both crest again this weekend.

• New areas are flooding with little warning. Travel is not recommended south of US 64.

• Many roads that are no longer flooded are still not safe, due to damage and debris from the storm.

• Trillions of gallons of water are slowly moving toward the ocean, leaving a wake of destruction.

• Residents were warned that the confluence of the Big Pee Dee and Little Pee Dee Rivers could reach levels greater than experienced during Hurricane Matthew.