A mountain man from North Carolina is planning to remain aboard his 46-foot cabin cruiser as Hurricane Florence strikes near Myrtle Beach.LITTLE RIVER, S.C. – Rolling up some plastic windows on his 46-foot cabin cruiser Wednesday, Masten Cloer admitted he was nervous. A new weather forecast predicted Hurricane Florence changing paths to make a landfall near his marina at the border of North Carolina and South Carolina. Hurricane Florence has been downgraded to tropical depression status and rescues continue after the storm brought severe flooding and multiple deaths to the Carolinas.
(Pictured) The sun shines through the clouds for the first time in days as a pedestrian crosses a bridge over the Cape Fear River which is expected to reach a record flood height following Hurricane Florence in Fayetteville, N.C., on Sept. 17.
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One man plans to ride out Hurricane Florence on his boat
A mountain man from North Carolina is planning to remain aboard his 46-foot cabin cruiser as Hurricane Florence strikes near Myrtle Beach.LITTLE RIVER, S.C. – Rolling up some plastic windows on his 46-foot cabin cruiser Wednesday, Masten Cloer admitted he was nervous. A new weather forecast predicted Hurricane Florence changing paths to make a landfall near his marina at the border of North Carolina and South Carolina.
Even as Florence leaves the Carolinas , the floodwater and death toll keep rising. The storm once known as Hurricane Florence has already killed 20 people, trapped hundreds more and made parts of the "This is a monumental disaster for our state," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday.
(CNN) -- Even as Florence leaves the Carolinas , the floodwaters and death toll keep rising. The storm once known as Hurricane Florence has killed 20 people, trapped hundreds more and cut off an entire city. But forecasters say the worst flooding is yet to come . "This is a monumental disaster for our
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Members of the North Carolina Task Force urban search and rescue team wade through a flooded neighborhood looking for residents who stayed behind as Florence continues to dump heavy rain, on Sept. 16, in Fayetteville, N.C.
Fearsome new stage begins as Florence floods inland rivers
North Carolina is bracing for what could be the next stage of a still-unfolding disaster: widespread, catastrophic river flooding from Florence.NEW BERN, N.C. — As the death toll from Florence mounted and hundreds of people were pulled from flooded homes, North Carolina is bracing for what could be the next stage of a still-unfolding disaster: widespread, catastrophic river flooding.
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Even as Florence leaves the Carolinas , the floodwaters and death toll keep rising. The storm once known as Hurricane Florence has killed 20 people But forecasters say the worst flooding is yet to come . “This is a monumental disaster for our state,” North Carolina Gov.
with more trouble to come - CNN.pdf - Florence leaves ' monumental disaster with more But forecasters say the worst flooding is yet to come . "This is a monumental disaster for our state Photos: In pictures: Florence drenches the Carolinas Rescue personnel help people evacuate in
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Homes and a marina are flooded as a result of high tides and rain from Hurricane Florence which moved through the area in Jacksonville, N.C., on Sept. 16.
As Florence loomed, a pet lover escaped South Carolina with 64 dogs and cats on a school bus
A Tennessee trucker with a school bus rescued pets from animal shelters in the path of Hurricane Florence last week.Tony Alsup closed the door of his old yellow school bus then hit the gas, fleeing from the dark skies and strong winds that loomed offshore. In the bus seats behind him, confused passengers barked and meowed as they were driven to safety.
Florence leaves ' monumental disaster ' -- with more trouble to come ; death toll at 31. "The industrial farming and hog farms use a lot of antibiotics. Compounding North Carolina ' s troubles , Environmental Protection Agency spokeswoman Maggie Sauerhage says, the state has reported that
Florence leaves ' a monumental disaster ' in the Carolinas -- with more trouble to come . More than three million people have been moved to safety in southern China as Typhoon Mangkhut moved northward and continued to wreak havoc across the region.
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This satellite image provided by NOAA on Sept. 16, shows Tropical Depression Florence moving west across the US.
Florence power outages in the Charlotte area leave tens of thousands in the dark
As of noon Sunday, tens of thousands of residents across the Charlotte region were without power as strong winds from former Hurricane Florence, now labeled a tropical depression, downed trees and knocked over power lines. Storm Tracker: Click Here to Follow Florence's PathIn total, nearly 470,000 Duke Energy customers across North and South Carolina had lost power as of midday Sunday, the Charlotte-based utility said. That figure includes over 30,000 households in Mecklenburg County.
For many residents in those areas it's not the first time they have been hit by a disaster . Residents are still recovering from the 2015 catastrophic floods in the Carolinas as well His dad, Brad Whiteis, told him about Hurricane Florence and explained to Carter the possibility of flooding in the coming days.
Florence leaves ' monumental disaster ' -- with more trouble to come — CNN. Florence 's slow exit means 'catastrophic and historic river flooding will continue for days'. This is what it looks like right now in North Carolina, where Florence is leaving a mess — CNN.
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Members of the Nebraska Task Force 1 urban search and rescue team help load an elderly resident onto a bus as they evacuate an assisted living facility to a church on Sept. 15 in Fayetteville, N.C.
Florence's rains: Coal ash landfill collapses in Carolinas
Duke Energy says a slope has collapsed at a coal ash landfill at a closed power station near the North Carolina coast. Heavy rains from Florence caused a slope to collapse at a coal ash landfill at a closed power station near the North Carolina coast, Duke Energy says.
Here comes his body, mourned by Mark Antony: who, though he had no hand in his death, shall receive the He hath brought many captives home to Rome Whose ransoms did the general coffers fill Bear with me; My heart is in the coffin there with Caesar, And I must pause till it come back to me.
Officials in the potential path of a still fierce Hurricane Florence had a stern, clear message for Cooper and his South Carolina counterpart, Henry McMaster, told the more than 1 million people Photos: In pictures: Hurricane Florence and its aftermath. The storm leaves a tree toppled in New
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A boat lays smashed against a car garage, deposited there by the high winds and storm surge from Hurricane Florence along the Neuse River, on Sept. 15 in New Bern, NC.
Florence to cause misery for homeowners without flood insurance
The massive flooding caused by Florence will cause financial hardship for homeowners that don't have flood insurance.Estimates from insurance analysts and actuaries show an alarmingly high percentage of homeowners — both in coastal towns and those far inland — that are underinsured for a water-driven natural disaster as destructive as Florence.
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A car is stalled in flowing water, as first responders and firefighters try to check for people inside, as Hurricane Florence passes on Sept. 15 in the town of Clinton, North Carolina.
Florence has made Wilmington, N.C., an island cut off from the rest of the world
There are no roadways open to the city, the airports and port are closed.WILMINGTON, N.C. —This city has always embraced the water, with a lively riverfront on one side and the ocean on the other. But in the wake of Hurricane Florence, water has rendered Wilmington an island, shut off from the rest of the world.
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A woman tries to get away from the flooded area with her child on Sept. 15 in Duplin County, NC.
'There is no access to Wilmington' as flooding overwhelms North Carolina
At least 17 people have died in the wreckage of the hurricane-turned-tropical depression that dumped 30 inches of rain in parts of the state.(Pictured) Members of the North Carolina Task Force urban search and rescue team wade through a flooded neighborhood looking for residents who stayed behind as Florence continues to dump heavy rain, on Sept., 16, in Fayetteville, N.C.
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North Carolina is bracing for what could be the next stage of a still-unfolding disaster: widespread, catastrophic river flooding from Florence.NEW BERN, N.C. — As the death toll from Florence mounted and hundreds of people were pulled from flooded homes, North Carolina is bracing for what could be the next stage of a still-unfolding disaster: widespread, catastrophic river flooding. 
A Tennessee trucker with a school bus rescued pets from animal shelters in the path of Hurricane Florence last week.Tony Alsup closed the door of his old yellow school bus then hit the gas, fleeing from the dark skies and strong winds that loomed offshore. In the bus seats behind him, confused passengers barked and meowed as they were driven to safety. 
As of noon Sunday, tens of thousands of residents across the Charlotte region were without power as strong winds from former Hurricane Florence, now labeled a tropical depression, downed trees and knocked over power lines. Storm Tracker: Click Here to Follow Florence's PathIn total, nearly 470,000 Duke Energy customers across North and South Carolina had lost power as of midday Sunday, the Charlotte-based utility said. That figure includes over 30,000 households in Mecklenburg County. 
Duke Energy says a slope has collapsed at a coal ash landfill at a closed power station near the North Carolina coast. Heavy rains from Florence caused a slope to collapse at a coal ash landfill at a closed power station near the North Carolina coast, Duke Energy says. 
The massive flooding caused by Florence will cause financial hardship for homeowners that don't have flood insurance.Estimates from insurance analysts and actuaries show an alarmingly high percentage of homeowners — both in coastal towns and those far inland — that are underinsured for a water-driven natural disaster as destructive as Florence. 
There are no roadways open to the city, the airports and port are closed.WILMINGTON, N.C. —This city has always embraced the water, with a lively riverfront on one side and the ocean on the other. But in the wake of Hurricane Florence, water has rendered Wilmington an island, shut off from the rest of the world. 
At least 17 people have died in the wreckage of the hurricane-turned-tropical depression that dumped 30 inches of rain in parts of the state.(Pictured) Members of the North Carolina Task Force urban search and rescue team wade through a flooded neighborhood looking for residents who stayed behind as Florence continues to dump heavy rain, on Sept., 16, in Fayetteville, N.C. 
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Even as Florence leaves the Carolinas, the floodwaters and death toll keep rising.
The storm once known as Hurricane Florence has killed 20 people, trapped hundreds more and made parts of the Carolinas impassable. But forecasters say the worst flooding is yet to come.
"This is a monumental disaster for our state," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Monday. "This is an epic storm that is still continuing because the rivers are still rising."
Residential streets have turned into rivers. Parts of freeways -- dotted with rescue boats -- have morphed into free-flowing waterways.
And the remnants of Florence, now a tropical depression, will probably dump another 2 to 5 inches of rain Monday on central and southeastern North Carolina, CNN meteorologist Michael Guy said.
Storm Tracker: Click Here to Follow Florence's Path
But even when the rain lets up, don't be fooled. The big concern now is river water gushing downstream, further deluging flooded cities.
"Catastrophic and historic river flooding will continue for days across portions of the Carolinas," the National Weather Service said.
Now, there are fears that the death toll will keep climbing.Authorities reported two more deaths on Monday, both in North Carolina.
The body of an elderly man was found by his submerged car Monday morning, the Union County Sheriff's Office said.
And 1-year-old Kaiden Lee-Welch, who was swept away by rushing waters Sunday, was found dead Monday, also in Union County.
'There will be flooding like we've never seen before'
That was the message Monday from Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo, whose city is so deeply submerged that no one could get in Sunday.
By Monday, North Carolina authorities were able to open one road into the city of 117,000. But it's not for residents to use to return.
"We do not want evacuees to go back. There's too much going on," Cooper said.
The state's Department of Transportation said it's not clear how long that road will stay open, so authorities are trying to rush in supplies.
"We are pushing supplies as hard as we possibly can with the plan that (the road) may not sustain us over the next week," agency Secretary James Trogdon said.
And supplies such as fuel are in critical need.
The Wilmington-based Cape Fear Public Utility Authority urged residents to fill bathtubs and containers with water in case it doesn't have enough fuel to keep its water treatment plants running.
Pender County, just north of Wilmington, is also running out of fuel, Commissioner Jackie Newton said.
Houses turn into islands
The flooding is so bad in North Carolina that the state's transportation depart
ment warned people not to travel in or through the state. Some interstates, including sections of I-95 and I-40, are closed.
Emergency workers have made at least 1,000 swift-water rescues in North Carolina by early Monday, the North Carolina Department of Public Safety said. But many more people need help.
Those trapped in floodwater could also be without power for days.
About 488,551 customers in North Carolina and 16,385 in South Carolina don't have electricity. But the number of actual people without power is far greater, since a single customer can represent an entire family.
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River threatens to swallow Lumberton ... again
In Lumberton, North Carolina -- a city submerged by Hurricane Matthew in 2016 -- residents are bracing for disaster as the Lumber River seeps through a patched-up gap in the levee system.
The river is expected to crest around 25.7 feet. If it gets higher than 26 feet, "all bets are off," city public works Deputy Director Corey Walters said.
Yet one family riding out the storm on the outskirts of Lumberton said they're not budging.
"I just feel comfortable staying. We have our dogs and our property, so we stay," 57-year-old Kenan Chance said.
The family's homes are still damaged from Matthew, but they survived. Relatives say that whether they stay or go, they'll have damage to contend with.
Chance's father, 84-year-old Rembert Walters, says that if his relatives dispersed to different havens, he'd spend all his time worrying about them.
"We're not going to move until this thing's over. It's going to wipe us out or kill us. Or bury us, or something," he said as floodwater crept upon his porch. " 'Cause we don't run every time this thing happened."
'Bring your pets with you!'
Some residents said they decided to stay because many emergency shelters don't accept pets. But those who left without their pets faced the wrath of passers-by and social media users.
Freelance journalist Marcus DiPaola tweeted that he helped rescue six dogs in Leland, North Carolina, after they were left locked in an outdoor cage.
"We got them out, but by the time we left, the water was so high that they would have drowned. BRING YOUR PETS WITH YOU!" he wrote.
Causes of death include electrocution and fallen trees
Of the 20 deaths linked to Florence, 15 happened in North Carolina, and five were in South Carolina. They include:
-- A 3-month-old died when a tree fell on a mobile home in Dallas, North Carolina.
-- A man died when a his truck hit an overpass support beam on Interstate 20 in Kershaw County, South Carolina.
-- A man drowned in an overturned vehicle on a flooded road in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
-- Three people died in flash flooding or swift water on roads in Duplin County, North Carolina.
-- Two people died in a storm-related fire in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
-- A mother and a child were killed when a tree fell on their house in Wilmington, North Carolina.
-- Two people died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Horry County, South Carolina.
-- A woman in South Carolina died after striking a downed tree while she was driving.
-- A woman went into cardiac arrest in Hampstead, in North Carolina's Pender County. When emergency responders tried to reach her, their path was blocked by fallen trees.
-- Another person died in Pender County, according to the county's emergency management director. No details were immediatelyavailable.
-- A man was killed while checking on his dogs in Lenoir County, North Carolina.
-- Another man in Lenoir County was electrocuted while trying to connect two extension cords.
--An 81-year-old man fell and struck his head while packing to evacuate in Wayne County, North Carolina.
Where Florence's remnants will go next
What's left of Florence is dragging itself north, dumping heavy rain Monday as it moves into the southern Appalachian Mountains.
On Monday morning, Tropical Depression Florence was centered about 125 miles west southwest of Roanoke, Virginia, the National Weather Service said. It was moving north at 13 mph, whipping up 30-mph winds.
Mountainous parts of southern Virginia are now at risk of flooding, mudslides and landslides due to Florence's heavy rains on Monday, said Guy, the meteorologist.
The storm is expected to move north through the Charlottesville, Virginia, area before heading toward the Ohio Valley, hitting West Virginia and western Pennsylvania.
By Tuesday, Guy said, "the remnants of Florence will be pushed towards the Northeast, where areas from northern Pennsylvania through central New York towards Boston could pick up some heavy rain."
CNN's Chuck Johnston, Kaylee Hartung, Judson Jones and Artemis Moshtaghian contributed to this report.
'There is no access to Wilmington' as flooding overwhelms North Carolina .
At least 17 people have died in the wreckage of the hurricane-turned-tropical depression that dumped 30 inches of rain in parts of the state.(Pictured) Members of the North Carolina Task Force urban search and rescue team wade through a flooded neighborhood looking for residents who stayed behind as Florence continues to dump heavy rain, on Sept., 16, in Fayetteville, N.C.
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