Fayetteville, North Carolina.
The now aptly named Cape Fear River near Fayetteville has quadrupled in depth and still continues to flood after Hurricane Florence.
Overflow from Cape Fear (see photos below) has already created a new river on what used to be Interstate 40 in Pender County.
“This isn’t a river … this is Interstate 40,” the state’s transportation department tweeted, along with drone footage of the scene. “This illustrates our message that travel in this area is impassable and unsafe.”
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper reported the 26th death in the state from Florence — and warned the danger will continue.
“I can’t stress enough: Never drive through floodwaters. Don’t drive around barricades,” Cooper said. “Roads remain dangerous, and new road closings are still happening.”
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