Burke County crews rescue 99-year-old amid severe weekend flooding, officials say

A weather story from North Carolina, reported by QCity Metro.

Weather · North Carolina · October 12, 2026

From QCity Metro

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Emergency crews helped a 99-year-old reach safety on Sunday as severe flooding continued across Burke County following heavy rainfall.

Reported by QCity Metro, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at QCity Metro →

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