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 ...

Scientists agree that a warmer atmosphere will mean more intense storms. And North Carolina is expected to warm by 2 to 4 degrees in the next 25 years.

Ready for another round of heavy rain and possible strong storms? Pop-up storms are possible again today for parts of North Carolina after widespread flash flooding in the Piedmont Triad Wednesday ...

As President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Friday for a firsthand look at the devastation from catastrophic flooding, he has remained conspicuously quiet about his previous promises to do away ...