 The rainfall caused freshwater flooding in low-lying areas, as well as along major and minor roadways; the floodwaters left a portion of Interstate 40 closed in Duplin County.Subsequent to the storm's passage, the rainfall caused severe river flooding, with many streams and rivers overflowing their banks for several days.The Northeast Cape Fear River at Chinquapin remained in major flood stage for a week, flooding about 300 homes.