North Carolina's coastal regions are grappling with historic flooding after a storm unleashed over 18 inches of rain in just 12 hours, described as a 'once-in-a-thousand-year event.' Carolina Beach and Brunswick County were particularly hard-hit, with downtown areas submerged and multiple roads and bridges washed out. Local officials have reported significant infrastructure damage, but no fatalities or serious injuries have been confirmed. Emergency crews have been working tirelessly to deliver food and water to those trapped by the rising waters. The National Weather Service warned residents to stay off flooded roads, as water levels reached up to three feet in some areas. The storm, while classified as a low-pressure system, had the potential to develop into Tropical Storm Helene but did not gain the necessary structure.