Isaias brings flooding, rescues and road closures to western North Carolina: Photos here

Key Points:

• Remnants of Hurricane Isaias caused heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flooding across the Carolinas, with western North Carolina experiencing some of the highest rainfall totals between 4.5 to 10 inches, leading to saturated ground and rising creeks and rivers.
• Emergency responders conducted dozens of water rescues and responded to multiple incidents, including rescuing stranded hikers, pulling a driver from a submerged vehicle, and assisting a 99-year-old resident to safety amid flash flooding.
• Flooding prompted numerous road closures in counties such as Burke, Chesterfield, and others, with rivers like the Broad River rising above flood stage and threatening homes, farmland, and low-lying roads.
• Officials urged residents to avoid flooded areas, keep access routes clear for emergency crews, move to higher ground if threatened by rising water, and report power outages directly to their electric providers.
• Safety warnings emphasized the danger of downed power lines, advising people to stay away, report hazards to Duke Energy or emergency services, and follow specific safety steps if trapped in a vehicle with fallen power lines.