New Bern Florence video: Cars trapped, buildings inundated with substantial flooding

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Friday, September 14, 2018
New Bern Florence video: Cars trapped in substantial flooding
Water is expected to rise another 2-3 feet in New Bern, where at least 150 people have said they need rescuing. AccuWeather meteorologist Reed Timmer reports on the dangerous conditions.

NEW BERN -- At least 150 people have said they need rescuing from the rising waters in New Bern, N.C., caused by Hurricane Florence. The flood has already trapped cars and inundated buildings. The level is expected to rise another 2-3 feet on Friday morning.

Hurricane Florence made landfall on Friday in Wrightsville Beach as a Category 1 and is "nearly stationary" near the coast, AccuWeather reports.

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Snapshots from ABC13 coverage of the rescue of Jessica McClure

AccuWeather meteorologist Reed Timmer reports on the dangerous conditions in New Bern in the video above.

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