I-40 in North Carolina Turns Into a River Due to Florence

Hurricane Florence left North Carolina days ago, but the state is still slated to deal with flooding for weeks. Fox News

Jack Phillips

Breaking News Reporter

9/18/2018|Updated: 9/18/2018

Drone footage shows an Interstate 40 completely flooded in North Carolina, and officials said that it isn’t a river.

Hurricane Florence left North Carolina days ago, but the state is still slated to deal with flooding for weeks.

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Jack Phillips

Breaking News Reporter

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5

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