Radar shows the rain is coming down at a rate of a half-inch to 1.5 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service.

The threat of flash flooding returned to North Carolina on Thursday, only days after Tropical Depression Chantal dumped heavy rain across the central part of the state, flooding homes and highways and leading to dozens of rescues.

Heavy rain caused flooding issues in Ames and rotation was observed in clouds around the Iowa Speedway in Newton as the area was under a tornado warning. All watches and warnings have expired for central Iowa, but major flooding continues in some eastern Iowa communities after heavy rain and possible tornadoes.

Severe storms are moving through the Midwest as the White Sage Fire near the Grand Canyon burns to more then 10,000 acres.

A tropical depression in the East China Sea is forecast to approach the Kyushu region in southwest Japan toward Monday, bringing intense rainfall mainly to western Japan.

Isolated storms dumped up to five inches of rain in some parts of North Texas, including Carrollton, where flash flooding occurred.

Our bigger concern will be the chance for flooding Saturday due to the heavy rainfall. We expect showers and storms to be very efficient at producing heavy rain. Due to this, there is a Slight Risk for flash flooding across a wide swath of the state.

Wet weather continues in Central Florida with storms and heavy rain this weekend. Severe storms, including gusty winds and hail, are expected. Severe thunderstorm warning for Flagler County until 5:15 p.m.