New Rains Flood Hurricane Area
From Times Wire Reports
Six inches of rain fell across eastern North Carolina, flooding roads and threatening homes in an area scarcely beginning its recovery from the misery brought by Hurricane Floyd. Swirling brown water again closed streets and highways, and rivers inched higher and threatened two dams. Authorities went door to door advising residents they should prepare for possible evacuation. Nearly two weeks ago, Hurricane Floyd dropped 20 inches of rain, killing at least 47 people.
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