MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.C. - Even though Florence downgraded from a Hurricane to a Tropical Depression, it still wreaked havoc in parts of Montgomery County.
The Office of Emergency Management says crews responded to several downed trees, flooded roads, and damaged power lines.
Duke Energy serves nearly 10,000 customers in Montgomery County and more than 3,000 woke up without power on Monday.
Crews are working as quickly as possible to restore power, but safety remains the top priority.
Duke Energy tells WFMY News 2 power is expected to be restored no later than 11:45 p.m. on Monday.
Florence has the North Carolina Department of Transportation also working around the clock.
DOT is busy repairing washed out roads, including River Road and Mullinix Road in the Town of Troy.
Heavy rainfall also caused Little River to quickly rise overnight, almost reaching the bridge on Highway 24 27 East.
Traffic was slow and go across the bridge as drivers attempted to get a glimpse of the rising waters.
Residents say they've never seen the river so up close and personal.
"I've never seen the river so high, even during Hurricane Hugo," said Jason Duan. "I don't think anyone in this area has ever seen Little River come so far onto the road."
Little River is also rushing over parts of Troy Candor Road, less than 5 miles away from Highway 24 27 East.
People snapped photos and recorded video of the river before it began to recede.
"I normally take this route every morning," said Yanet Santiago. "I had to come down this way and make sure it was safe. But, it was not safe. I won't be taking this route any time soon."
Officers were forced to close several roads in and around Troy due to floodwaters and downed trees.
State and local law enforcement agencies continue to remind drivers to obey the road laws and turn around, don't drown.
Reports show most flood deaths happen in vehicles.
If you come across floodwaters, officials say, you should not drive, swim, or attempt to walk in the water.