Dozens rescued as storms cause flooding, power issues across Charlotte area

CHARLOTTE — Dozens of people had to be rescued as flash floods covered the Charlotte area Thursday night into Friday morning.

Several inches of rain fell across the Charlotte area overnight from Thursday into Friday morning, causing problems for drivers and neighbors in low-lying areas.

Channel 9 saw several roads with standing water late Thursday. Independence Boulevard in east Charlotte nearly became a river as drivers pushed through the floods. By Friday morning, that water had largely subsided.

This area saw about 4" of rain the past 24 hours with the majority of that coming in short span last evening. https://t.co/ESbXsWeqSE
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According to the Charlotte Fire Department, crews responded to 51 flood-related calls across the city, and more than 30 people were rescued.

Thirteen people had to be rescued near Freedom Park, “as water quickly filled the area.” CFD had to use inflatable rescue boats to reach them and bring them to a safe place.

On John Price Road, crews worked to evacuate more than 18 people from floodwaters.

On Woodland Drive, crews had to rescue two people who were trapped in their vehicle as floodwaters rose.

Flash flood warnings were issued on Thursday, and some neighbors are still dealing with the aftermath of the damage.

Our partners at Telemundo received video from a resident at Ashby Point apartments in east Charlotte, and it shows about a foot of water inside their apartment. A nearby retaining pond appeared to have overflowed with the influx of rain, leaving a high water line on nearby homes.

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The overnight storms also brought wind, which knocked down power lines around Charlotte. Duke Energy said they expect full power restoration in the area by Friday evening, but you should be careful when driving through intersections.

No serious injuries have been reported in connection with the storms.

Severe Weather Center 9 is tracking another round of storms possible Friday evening. You can stay updated on live weather conditions online or with our free app.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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