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 ...

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 ...

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.