Officials said water levels may rise quickly with little warning. Residents downstream are asked to take necessary precautions now.

Residents in the Lake Lure area of North Carolina recounted the powerful floods that struck last week. John Payne, a volunteer firefighter who was born and raised in one of the hardest hit areas says ...

On Sunday, Rutherford County Emergency Management reported that Lake Lure officials are increasing the opening of the dam's gates from three feet to six feet, releasing more water into the Broad River ...

All roads in western North Carolina should be considered closed because it is too dangerous to travel, officials said.

For many people, a night of heavy rain may be little more than an inconvenience. For Gizella Acosta, it can bring back memories of one of the most frightening experiences of her life. Acosta and her ...

UPDATE (09/27/2024 – 10:10 P.M.) – As of 8 p.m., engineers with Rutherford County evaluated the Lake Lure Dam and determined it is not at imminent risk of failure any longer. “The flow rate has been ...

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) - Local officials are warning of flood risks as Lake Lure plans to release water into the Broad River on Sunday. In a statement on social media, Rutherford County ...