Tropical Storm Debby in NC

As Tropical Storm Debby approaches North Carolina, state officials are urging residents to prepare for potential flooding and heavy rainfall. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is utilizing an Advance Flood Warning System to monitor and predict flooding on roads, which includes approximately 600 stream gauges statewide. Officials are also emphasizing the importance of flood insurance, with Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey recalling the devastating impacts of Hurricane Florence. Local leaders are coordinating response efforts, including activating dive and rescue teams, while farmers are bracing for possible crop damage due to the storm's unpredictable rainfall patterns. In nearby Liberty County, reports of water damage from heavy rains have emerged, highlighting the storm's immediate effects. Communities are advised to keep essential documents safe and prepare emergency supplies in anticipation of possible evacuations.