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North Carolina dam could fail because of heavy rain from Tropical Storm Chantal
The city of Mebane warns that a dam at Lake Michael could fail as a result of the impact of Tropical Storm Chantal. Mebane’s ...
NC: Lake Michael Dam failure risk prompts evacuation order in Mebane, Alamance County amid flash floods
Amid fears of a potential Lake Michael Dam failure, a voluntary evacuation has been ordered in Mebane, Alamance County, North ...
Gov. Josh Stein tours flooded Mebane, urges preparedness as state awaits emergency services budget
Gov. Josh Stein visited Lake Michael Park in Mebane, one of the areas most impacted by Tropical Depression Chantal, to assess ...
Governor Stein assesses storm damage, thanks responders in Alamance and Orange counties
Governor Josh Stein visited Alamance and Orange Counties to assess storm damages caused by Tropical Storm Chantal and to ...
How much rain did Chantal drop on the Triangle? The latest totals
Heavy rainfall from the storm caused flash flooding in the area. Here’s just how much rain cities in Wake, Durham and Orange ...
Jordan Lake levels rise with controlled releases planned to protect downstream communities
Jordan Lake's water levels have surged to 229 feet above sea level—13 feet over its ideal depth—due to strategic flow management by the Army Corps of Engineers. This proactive measure aims to protect ...