A powerful tornado hits Lucama, North Carolina, leveling homes and claiming one life.

The Cooper family's terrifying ordeal as they huddle in a bathroom during the tornado.

A school is left in ruins after the tornado strikes, with students and staff shaken.

 Tornadoes and heavy rains cause widespread destruction throughout North and South Carolina.

 A dam breaks north of Fayetteville, leading to evacuations and flooding.

Governor Cooper activates the National Guard to assist with rescue and recovery efforts.

The small town of Bladenboro is inundated with floodwaters, causing significant damage.

Residents of Bladenboro show incredible resilience in the face of adversity.

 Tropical Storm Debby weakens but continues to bring heavy rain and flooding.

The death toll from the storm system rises to at least seven people.