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Torrential rain prolongs flood conditions in the Midwest and North Carolina

First publishedAug 18, 15:48 UTC
Last updatedAug 18, 17:09 UTC · just now ago
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Torrential rain prolongs flood conditions in the Midwest and North Carolina Homes and infrastructure were destroyed by flooding in parts of the Midwest and North Carolina. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.

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Torrential rain prolongs flood conditions in the Midwest and North Carolina Homes and infrastructure were destroyed by flooding in parts of the Midwest and North Carolina. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports, and Rob Marciano has the forecast. View CBS News In CBS News App Open Chrome Safari Continue

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Torrential rain prolongs flood conditions in the Midwest and North Carolina Homes and infrastructure were destroyed by flooding in parts of the Midwest and North Carolina. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
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