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Carrboro’s Public Works Facility and Vehicles Damaged by Floodwaters

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 8, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Weather

The Carrboro Public Works facility, located off Smith Level Road, suffered significant flooding Sunday night and saw a portion of the town’s vehicle fleet totaled by the high waters.

Hillsborough Under Boil Water Notice, OWASA Responds to Chapel Hill Wastewater Overflows

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 8, 2025 | Health, Local Government, Weather

Flooding from the Eno River led to the Town of Hillsborough issuing a boil water notice for water and sewer customers until further notice.

Orange County Reports First Fatality From Storm; Shelter Opens for Flood Victims

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Weather

As the area continues assessing storm damage and waiting for high waters to recede, Orange County opened a public shelter at Smith Middle School.

Photo Gallery: Tropical Depression Chantal Causes Floods In Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Chatham County

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jul 7, 2025 | News Around Town, Safety, Weather

Here’s Chapelboro’s photo gallery of flooding and aftermath, featuring images gathered from Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Chatham County.

Mebane, Orange County Warn of Lake Michael Dam Potential Failure Amid Heavy Rain

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Weather

UPDATE: During a press conference on Monday afternoon, Orange County Emergency Services Director...

Spain Searches for Bodies After Unprecedented Flooding Claims at Least 158 Lives

Posted by Associated Press | Oct 31, 2024 | World

Crews searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings Thursday as people tried to salvage what they could from their ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain

One on One: The Great Floods of 1916 and 2024

Posted by D.G. Martin | Oct 7, 2024 | Columns, D.G. Martin, Town Square

D.G. Martin writes about several instances of major floods in North Carolina, and how people’s experiences with Helene is the latest chapter.

Climate Thursday: Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 8, 2024 | Climate Thursdays

Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 8.

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Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall in Florida as Category 1 Storm and Threatens Catastrophic Flooding

Posted by Associated Press | Aug 5, 2024 | World

Hurricane Debby reached the coast of Florida on Monday, bringing the potential for catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge.

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Top Stories of 2025: Flash Flooding From Tropical Storm Chantal Damages Region, Changes Lives

Carrboro’s Public Works Facility and Vehicles Damaged by Floodwaters

Hillsborough Under Boil Water Notice, OWASA Responds to Chapel Hill Wastewater Overflows

Orange County Reports First Fatality From Storm; Shelter Opens for Flood Victims

Photo Gallery: Tropical Depression Chantal Causes Floods In Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Chatham County

Mebane, Orange County Warn of Lake Michael Dam Potential Failure Amid Heavy Rain

Spain Searches for Bodies After Unprecedented Flooding Claims at Least 158 Lives

One on One: The Great Floods of 1916 and 2024

Climate Thursday: Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton

Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall in Florida as Category 1 Storm and Threatens Catastrophic Flooding

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