While some roads may be open, they need to remain free for emergency supplies, power crews & others working to restore essential services. Previous NextIn South Carolina, two women died after a van was overtaken by rising flood waters near the Little Pee Dee River. The White House said U.S. President Donald Trump will visit North Carolina on Wednesday to see the damage. The governor said 16 rivers statewide were at major flood stage and more than 1,100 roads were closed. Power outages in the Southeast also were down, from a high of more than 910,000 to about 245,000, nearly all in North Carolina.

Source: CBC News September 19, 2018 04:52 UTC