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Orange County Issued Tornado, Thunderstorm Warnings As Storm Cell Rolls Through Piedmont

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 28, 2026 | Safety, Weather

UPDATE: Hillsborough and Rougemont in Orange County are under a tornado warning through at least 9...

Heavy Rains, Flash Flooding Lead to Interstate 40 Closure and Delays in Hillsborough

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 23, 2026 | Traffic, Weather

UPDATE: As of 10:30 a.m., the closure at the I-40/I-85 split has reopened and Interstate 40 West...

Eno Arts Mill Announces Reopening Ceremony After Repairing Flood Damage From Chantal

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jul 11, 2026 | Arts, Weather

The Eno Arts Mill is preparing to fully return to its regular operations after a year of recovery and rebuilding from flood damage sustained during Chantal.

Downtown Hillsborough, 1,000 Duke Energy Customers Lose Power in Friday Thunderstorm

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 10, 2026 | Safety, Weather

More than 1,000 Duke Energy customers in Hillsborough reported a power outage on Friday evening after a storm rolled through the region.

Local Governments Facing ‘Years-Long’ Recovery from Chantal’s Floods, But Progress is Being Made

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 10, 2026 | Local Government, Weather

One year after Tropical Storm Chantal’s significant rainfall flooded several areas in the Triangle, the region’s local governments are still adjusting to its physical and financial impacts.

Orange County Emergency Services Director Reflects on Chantal Response, Prep for Future Floods

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jul 8, 2026 | Local Government, Safety, Weather

Orange County Emergency Services Director Kirby Saunders joined us to reflect on the county’s response to the floods and preparation for more.

Neighborhoods Flooded by Chantal Last Year Are Recovering, But Still Feel Storm’s Impacts

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2026 | Housing, Weather

During Tropical Storm Chantal’s floods, 448 homes in Orange County were impacted – with more than half suffering major damage or being destroyed – and around 190 residents displaced.