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Imminent dam failure at Lake Lure sparks life-threatening flood warnings across North Carolina.
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20 inches of rain from Hurricane Helene has pushed the dam to the brink of collapse.
Authorities issue mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying communities downstream of the dam.
Over 30 roads near Lake Lure are flooded, making escape routes treacherous for residents.
The National Weather Service has declared this a "particularly dangerous situation"—residents must flee to higher ground now!
Floodwaters have overtopped the Lake Lure Dam, and catastrophic flows are expected along the Broad River.
Emergency shelters are open at Rutherford Presbyterian Church for displaced families.
Widespread devastation has already hit North Carolina with landslides, downed trees, and tragically, several lives lost.
With more rain expected, experts fear infrastructure damage, economic losses, and long-term environmental impacts.
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