Eight months after Hurricane Helene swept through Chimney Rock, the tourist town still isn't ready to welcome summer visitors, putting residents who rely on the tourism industry in peril.

Residents in coastal areas told researchers, “It floods here all the time,” though weather forecasts often overlooked it.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The National Weather Service in Raleigh issued a flood warning in a portion of central North Carolina early Monday morning. The warning is currently in effect until 6:15 a.m. for the following areas: Central North Carolina is also under a flood watch advisory through late Monday night.

According to the Camden County Sheriff's Office, the downpour caused widespread flooding, particularly near South Mills and Old Trap, where culvert ditches overflowed and spilled onto major routes. Sheriff Kevin Jones said deputies discovered multiple affected roadways and are monitoring the situation closely.

A flood watch is issued for central North Carolina due to potential excessive rainfall, with possible flooding and severe thunderstorms anticipated. Residents are advised to be prepared.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued flash flood warnings for counties across the central North Carolina area.

WHICH LEADS TO THAT AFTERNOON ROUND OF SCATTERED SHOWERS AND STORMS THAT WE’VE SEEN THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS. YESTERDAY WAS NO DIFFERENT. AS EXPECTED, THEY FIRED UP IN OUR WESTERN COUNTIES FIRST, SLOWLY WORKED THEIR WAY INTO THE TRIAD,

As insurance costs have increased, representatives from the N.C. Department of Insurance and statewide flood organizations encouraged higher standards and suggested possible incentives for flood insurance policies during a June 9 presentation to Gov. Josh Stein's Advisory Committee​ on Western North Carolina Recovery.