Dozens of tornadoes also cause extensive property damage and leave tens of thousands without power.

In the critical seven battlegrounds, voters are feeling buoyant - or downcast.

Our BBC reporters in the hotly contested battleground states say election day is relatively calm so far.

US election 2024 data tables for North Carolina showing the results for the state presidential, gubernatorial and senate elections.

No Democrat has won North Carolina since 2008, but polls show they have a chance - if they can beat Republicans on their home turf.

The state's governor says the spread of misinformation is also complicating relief efforts.

One man was arrested and the US National Guard is investigating reports about an encounter with an armed militia.