2902 US Highway 70 E Weather Conditions in North Carolina

Weather News Reports

• Floods, record rainfall hit Western NC over Memorial Day. More rain coming

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  • source: Bing
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  • May 26, 2026 10:12am
  Western North Carolina was hit with record breaking rain and flooding over Memorial Day weekend. And even more rain is in the forecast ... Read More

• Torrential rain triggers flash flooding in western North Carolina areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene

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  • source: Bing
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  • May 26, 2026 08:47am
  Torrential rain triggered flash flooding on Memorial Day into early Tuesday in parts of western North Carolina still recovering from 2024's Hurricane Helene. Read More

• Officials: Heavy rain washes out western NC highway, creates 12 foot hole

  • North Carolina
  • US Highway

  • source: Bing
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  • May 26, 2026 06:22am
  

  "Many areas have not been repaired and those areas that have been repaired are not stable enough to withstand heavy down pours yet." ... Read More

• I-40 rebuild project after Hurricane Helene marks NC's largest yet

  • North Carolina
  • Marion
  • I-40

  • source: Bing
  • 20 views
  • May 21, 2026 2:12pm
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  Crews are working around the clock to rebuild sections of Interstate 40 through the Great Smoky Mountains after Hurricane Helene destroyed portions of the highway during historic flooding in ... Read More

• NCDOT rebuilds I-40 in Pigeon River Gorge with storm-resistant design

  • North Carolina
  • I-40

  • source: Bing
  • 12 views
  • May 21, 2026 08:04am
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  Nearly two years after Helene destroyed a section of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge, crews are moving forward with a major rebuilding effort. Read More

• Remount Road closed due to train vs vehicle crash

  • North Carolina
  • Remount Rd

  • source: Bing
  • 14 views
  • May 21, 2026 06:11am
  NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Emergency crews are responding Thursday to a train versus vehicle crash in North Charleston. The North Charleston Police Department said its officers were on the scene ... Read More

• Swannanoa and Rosman get state funding to hold back future floodwaters

  • North Carolina
  • Swannanoa
  • US 70

  • source: Bing
  • 11 views
  • May 20, 2026 4:17pm
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  Two WNC communities among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene will get new flood storage, restored wetlands and stabilized riverbanks along the Swannanoa and French Broad rivers. Read More

• Progress made on rebuilding I-40 in western NC, damaged by Helene

  • North Carolina
  • I-40

  • source: Bing
  • 14 views
  • May 20, 2026 1:00pm
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  The state is making progress on rebuilding Interstate 40 near the Pigeon River Gorge in western North Carolina, where it was flooded by Hurricane Helene. Read More

• Swannanoa, Rosman receive $1.2M for flood resilience projects

  • North Carolina
  • Swannanoa
  • US 70

  • source: Bing
  • 11 views
  • May 19, 2026 10:23am
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  Two flood resilience projects in Swannanoa and Rosman were awarded more than $1.2 million from the state to help the WNC communities be less vulnerable to flood ... Read More

• Predictions show strong El Niño event in 2026. What it means for NC

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  • source: Bing
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  • May 11, 2026 08:46am
  Previous El Niño events have been associated with droughts, flooding, wildfires and more. Here's what to know in the Tar Heel State. Read More

• I-85 South near Gastonia reopens after standing water closed the interstate, NCDOT says

  • North Carolina
  • I-85 Near Gaston Arc

  • source: Bing
  • 29 views
  • May 07, 2026 02:39am
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  Heavy rains forced the closure of a section of I-85 South near Gastonia due to impassable conditions. Read More

• North Carolina ramps up hurricane prep with new flood maps

  • North Carolina
  • Ramp

  • source: Bing
  • 30 views
  • May 05, 2026 11:05am
  North Carolina officials are urging residents to prepare early for hurricane season, which begins June 1, by reviewing evacuation plans, updating emergency kits, and checking insurance coverage. The ... Read More

• Raleigh Cops Flood Roads, Haul In 60 Speeders and 16 DWI Suspects

  • North Carolina
  • Raleigh
  • I-40

  • source: Bing
  • 31 views
  • May 01, 2026 05:59am
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  Two concentrated weekend traffic crackdowns in Raleigh ended with a long list of tickets and handcuffs, as police pulled dozens of drivers off the road and tallied 60 speeding citations along with 16 ... Read More