Hurricane Matthew death toll in NC rises to 28

Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina with flooding rains, the storm’s death toll in the state has risen again, to 28.

A man who was hurt during the storm in Kinston died Thursday, according to Gov. Pat McCrory, who announced the man’s death during a press conference in Lumberton. McCrory did not provide any details.

Hurricane Matthew dropped up to 15 inches in rain over Eastern North Carolina on Oct. 8 and 9, resulting in historic flooding on creeks and rivers in the region, including the Neuse and Lumber.

Most of the 28 people killed as a result of Matthew drowned during or after the storm. At least 17 were driving or were passengers in vehicles on flooded roads that were swept into deep water.

This story was originally published October 27, 2016 at 6:17 PM with the headline "Hurricane Matthew death toll in NC rises to 28."