The influx of rain caused flooding in several areas including Alamance, Chatham, Moore, Orange and Person counties, according ...

At least in the short term, the tropics should remain quiet, according to both the National Hurricane Center and AccuWeather.

Droughts have a similar effect: When soil dries out over long periods, it can become compacted or even crusted over, reducing its ability to absorb water. Severe to extreme preexisting drought ...