Eight months after Hurricane Helene swept through Chimney Rock, the tourist town still isn't ready to welcome summer visitors, putting residents who rely on the tourism industry in peril.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a flood warning in a portion of central North Carolina early Monday morning. The warning is currently in effect until 6:15 a.m. for the following areas: Central North Carolina is also under a flood watch advisory through late Monday night.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- It is a First Alert Day as a flood watch is in effect until 11 PM EDT tonight. Scattered storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts will also be slow moving elevating ...

According to the Camden County Sheriff's Office, the downpour caused widespread flooding, particularly near South Mills and Old Trap, where culvert ditches overflowed and spilled onto major routes. Sheriff Kevin Jones said deputies discovered multiple affected roadways and are monitoring the situation closely.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued flash flood warnings for counties across the central North Carolina area.

A flood watch is issued for central North Carolina due to potential excessive rainfall, with possible flooding and severe thunderstorms anticipated. Residents are advised to be prepared.

Residents in coastal areas told researchers, “It floods here all the time,” though weather forecasts often overlooked it.

Roads are closed and homes have been destroyed in West Virginia after torrential rain led to dangerous flash flooding in Wheeling and surrounding communities this weekend.