Tropical Storm Debby

Heavy rains continued through the weekend, even after Tropical Storm Debby passed out of ENC. In addition, the relative humidity in some areas of eastern North Carolina has been at 100%. That combined dampness can cause problems inside homes.

The tropical storm threat moved on days ago and the risk of flash flooding has also passed, but eastern North Carolina’s rivers are now starting to spill over their banks.

Well water testing kits range in price from thirty dollars to three hundred. But now Northeastern University is providing a unique opportunity for eastern North Carolina residents to access free well water testing.

Kinston Nature Center’s Naturalist, Bobby Cox, said the Center has closed its facilities, stripped the lower level exhibits and continues to prepare for more water, but this is nothing they can’t handle.

Stormwater systems across eastern North Carolina are overwhelmed by the amount of water Tropical Storm Debby brought, causing several sanitary sewer overflows.

A suspected tornado touched down in the early hours Thursday in Greene County, causing damage just northwest of Snow Hill. The tornado touched down around 2:30 AM, striking five homes and two farms in the process.

Heavy rains are expected to become more scattered by Friday, but river flooding could linger for several days as runoff continues to flow into local waterways.

Swansboro experienced a power outage early this morning, leaving residents and visitors wondering if their favorite businesses would be open through Tropical Storm Debby.

As Tropical Storm Debby brings wind and rain to eastern North Carolina, Pogies Adventure Camp keeps it business as usual.

Despite consistent rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby, roadways east of I-95 have avoided any major closures.