"LUMBERTON, North Carolina -- Florence's merciless deluge has already killed 18, trapped hundreds and made parts of North and South Carolina impassable -- and authorities say the worst flooding is yet to come.
The tropical depression will keep dumping rain over parts of North Carolina for the next few days, with numerous rivers expected to crest at major flood stage.
Flooding already is so bad in North Carolina that the state transportation department is telling people not to travel in the state. Numerous highways, including sections of I-95 and I-40, are closed, and road flooding has virtually cut off the coastal city of Wilmington."
Holly Yan, Cassie Spodak, and Jason Hanna report for CNN September 17, 2018.
SEE ALSO:
"Worst Flooding Yet To Come For Waterlogged Carolinas" (Reuters)
"North Carolina Devastated As Floodwaters Rise From Deadly Storm Florence" (Reuters)
"Lingering Florence wreaking havoc in North and South Carolina — live updates" (CBS News)
"Florence Dumps Torrential Rain, Raises Floodwaters Across The Carolinas" (Washington Post)
"Hurricane Florence: Storm ‘Has Never Been More Dangerous’" (New York Times)
"Hurricane Florence Threatens Property Ties in Carolina’s Lowcountry" (CityLab)
"Florence’s Path Is Strewn With Toxic Hazards" (New York Times)
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