Additional strengthening is forecast, and Helene is expected to become a hurricane Wednesday. According to a forecast from the National Weather Service Office in Wilmington, the storm is expected to approach Florida as a major hurricane on Thursday,

The dangerous flooding conditions, which has seen up to 18 inches of rain fall on parts of Carolina Beach since midnight, has prompted a slew of officials to beg people to stay off the roads. That list includes the National Weather Service's Wilmington office.

By early Monday morning, Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight was bringing heavy rain to the Cape Fear region. Here's what to expect.

Stunned island residents and visitors posted videos and photos on social media showing cars, garages, patios and picket fences covered in floodwaters.

A storm Monday morning brought heavy rain and lightning to the area, closing roads and knocking over some trees.

A potential tropical system brought heavy rain to North Carolina and Tropical Depression Gordo could re-intensify into a tropical storm this week.