To help those businesses who are struggling to reopen, Carolina Beach resident Amy Farrell started a GoFundMe. So far, she has raised over $1000, which she plans to share with the businesses around town. Farrell said any donation will help the town and its businesses recover.

Two days after the storm passed, some roads were still closed in the town, and town officials say the historic rainfall has produced millions of dollars in damages.

Residents of this North Carolina town describe how an unnamed 'once-in-a-century' storm snuck up on them ::7, 2024:: Carolina Beach, North Carolina:: Duke Hagestrom, The Fudgeboat owner:: "I want to say it kind of snuck up on us.

The coast is experiencing intense flooding and heavy rain on Monday afternoon. FOX8 viewer Karly Wilson shared multiple short videos showing the flooding conditions in Carolina Beach on Monday as storms roll through the area.

Tropical storm-force winds and heavy rainfall continue across the Carolina coast as Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight moved onshore Monday.

Officials in Carolina Beach are urging residents to stay home as the town deals with ongoing flooding. The town has received more than 15 inches of rain since midnight Monday.

The beaches where swimmers should avoid are in New Hanover, Carteret and Brunswick counties after areas were heavily flooded on Monday, officials said.