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Early estimates show the storm caused as much as $22 billion in destruction, making it one of the 10 most costly hurricanes in U.S. history
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Hurricane Florence: Estimated $22B in damage
Tens of thousands of people in North Carolina are starting to tally the damage from Hurricane Florence. Early estimates show the storm caused as much as $22 billion in destruction. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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North Carolina flooding from Florence
The National Weather Service said Tuesday that Florence dumped more than 8 trillion gallons of water on North Carolina. The flooding could still get worse. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan reports.
No relief in sight for North Carolina residents after 5 days of flooding
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Florence leaves catastrophic flooding
North and South Carolina are working to recover from the damage left behind by Florence. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan joined CBSN from Fayetteville, North Carolina, which is almost completely submerged by floodwaters.
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Wilmington nearly isolated from rest of N.C.
More than 60 percent of homes and businesses in Wilmington, North Carolina are still without power after Hurricane Florence. David Begnaud reports.
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Cape Fear River reached is already causing floodwaters to rush into downtown Fayetteville, which is mostly underwater
Florence Flood Threat
Flooding from Florence is still threatening residents in North Carolina. As rivers crest, officials warn the worst could be yet to come. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan joins CBSN from Fayetteville, North Carolina to discuss the flooding.
Post-Florence weather forecast
Florence is now a tropical depression, but it still causing catastrophic flooding in North and South Carolina. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joined CBSN to provide the latest forecast.
Florence leaves catastrophic flooding
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is assessing damage in North and South Carolina as Florence leaves the region. Brig. Gen. Diana Holland joined CBSN to discuss what her team is doing to help.
More flooding after Florence
The death toll from Florence rose Monday to at least 24, and the governor of North Carolina warns the danger is not over. Floodwaters continue to rise in areas like Fayetteville. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan reports.
Wilmington cut off from supplies
Rain from Florence left Wilmington, North Carolina, cut off from the rest of the state. On Tuesday, relief workers will begin distributing packaged meals to more than 60,000 stranded people. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports.
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A group of former Marines live in the shadows of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. When Florence struck, they sprung into action. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz explains.
Deadly tornado in Richmond
Severe storms and a tornado spawned by the remnants of Florence have killed at least one person near Richmond, Virginia. Another tornado touched down Monday just north of North Carolina. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports.
"Cajun Navy" volunteers rescue North Carolina nursing home residents
Volunteers have stepped up to help as the state deals with flooding after Florence
North Carolina governor warns "worst flooding yet" from Florence still to come
Floodwaters continue to rise, and overflowing rivers and lakes are causing new concerns for communities hit by Florence
Could future bring Category 6 hurricanes?
North and South Carolina continue getting lashed by the remnants of Hurricane Florence. And there's concern about the ways global warming and climate change may be impacting storms worldwide. CBSN contributor and meteorologist Jeff Berardelli takes us through the latest.
Flooding from Hurricane Florence
Severe flooding is reported all over the Carolinas, and rain is still falling in some places. Hurricane Florence has killed at least 18 people. North Carolina officials report more than 900 water rescues across the state. DeMarco Morgan reports.
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