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Flash flooding hits Sanford, Lee County, closing roads, leaving some people stranded
An estimated 4 inches of rain fell in Lee County, North Carolina, within about three hours Thursday afternoon.
Sanford washout: Intense rain brings flooding to the city, moves cars off the road
Thursday's WRAL Weather Alert Day brought intense rain that moved through central North Carolina. Some areas saw more than ...
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Flash flooding leaves motorists, residents trapped
Flash flooding caused by more than 5 inches of rain that fell Thursday afternoon led to problems across Sanford and Lee ...
The Rant1d
City reports 25 emergency calls, several water rescues from Thursday’s storms
Photos courtesy of City of Sanford and reader submissions As you’re well aware, it rained a lot in Sanford on Thursday. Portions of Lee County received up to six inches of rain, which caused flash ...
FEMA to give Sanford fraction of cost to repair downtown marina
Sanford leaders are asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a detailed explanation after learning the ...
UPDATE: Flash flood warning previously issued for Lee County will expire at 6:15 p.m.
An updated flash flood warning was released by the NWS Raleigh NC on Thursday at 3:42 p.m. in effect until 5:15 p.m. for Lee ...
How local counties are helping flood victims with federal assistance | Hurricane season 2025
Harris says the county can use three options within the federal program. One is to buy back the home and demolish it. The ...
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Sanford flooding to peak Sunday as business sinks again
SANFORD, Fla. — Lake Monroe’s waters overtopped ... but one business owner said the flooding wasn’t the only problem she encountered. The St. John’s Rivership, which offers cruises ...