Severe Flash Flooding Hits Durham and Alamance Counties, North Carolina; Flash Flood Watch Issued as Multiple Cities Affected

Severe flash flooding has struck multiple areas in North Carolina, including Durham and Alamance counties, prompting numerous water rescues. In Durham, heavy rains from slow-moving storms caused streets and neighborhoods to become submerged, trapping residents in vehicles and homes. Emergency crews have deployed boats and rescue teams to assist those stranded. The flooding situation worsened over several days, with Alamance County experiencing similar conditions where streets turned into rivers and houses and cars were submerged. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for North Carolina and southern Virginia due to ongoing thunderstorms and continued risk of flooding. Cities such as Burlington, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro have also been affected by the flash floods, with authorities urging residents to seek higher ground and remain cautious as the situation develops.