Multiple factors both in the atmosphere and ocean determine whether a tropical storm or hurricane will gain strength, hold ...

The storm caused the Eno River to set a new flooding record. The entire park is closed until further notice. Park officials ...

The impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal continue to linger in Hillsborough. On Friday, town leaders will talk about the flooding of River Pump Station, which caused most of the town's raw sewage to ...

To preserve diminished water resources due to Chantal flood damage to the local treatment plant, Mebane non-essential ...

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 ...