AlHijjah 23, 1436, Oct 7, 2015, SPA -- At least 17 are dead -- 15 in South Carolina and two in North Carolina -- as a result of flooding that has destroyed homes, breached dams and washed out highways, UPI reported. Of those who died in South Carolina, nine are a result of drowning and six from traffic deaths. Forecasters warned while the rain has finally stopped for now, some areas could still see rising waters as they move downstream toward the coast. More than 20 rivers have flooded and 10 dams failed in what experts consider a 1,000-year flood, meaning in any given year there is a 1-in-1,000 chance of that much rain. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley warned residents to "be cautious the next 36 to 48 hours."
