UPDATE for Monday, July 7, 2025 (12:30 p.m.)
The Town of Carrboro will hold a Media Availability at our Public Works Yard, 100 Public Works Drive, Carrboro, NC 27510 for 2:30 p.m. today (Monday, July 7).
The Carrboro Public Works Facility is devastated from flooding, including offices, the public works fleet of vehicles, and numerous police vehicles. Reporters will need to be permitted into the area after showing press passes.
Update from Orange County, NC -- Orange County Opens Emergency Shelter in Response to Flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal
Following 5–9 inches of rainfall across Orange County and the surrounding area from Tropical Depression Chantal, significant flooding has been reported, prompting Orange County Government to open an emergency shelter for displaced residents. Fifty-nine residents sought shelter at the Seymour Center (a temporary reception site) in Chapel Hill during the overnight hours.
Beginning 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, a public shelter will open at Smith Middle School, located at 9201 Seawell School Rd, Chapel Hill, NC. Residents who have been displaced or are unable to safely remain in their homes are encouraged to seek refuge at the facility.
Pets are welcome, but certain guidelines apply:
- Pets may be housed in a separate area from their owners.
- Residents must bring proof of full vaccination for their pets.
- A photo of the owner with the pet is required.
- Please bring a supply of your pet’s food.
Transportation assistance to the shelter is available through Orange County Public Transportation. Residents in need of a ride can call 919-245-2004. For residents in the Chapel Hill area, call Chapel Hill Transit at 919-968-2743 for transportation assistance.
As of Monday morning, more than 17 roads remain closed due to flood damage, with multiple reports of damage to roads, structures, and bridges. Orange County Emergency Services is urging all residents to stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary.
Residents are asked to report non-emergency storm damage via the county’s online tool:
If you have questions about the shelter, call 919-245-6111.. For official updates and further instructions, visit the Orange County NC Government website at readyorange.org. Sign up for OC Alerts at ocalertsnc.com .
Town Manager Patrice Toney assesses damages at the Carrboro Public Works Facility.
UPDATE for Monday, July 7, 2025 (1:45 a.m.)
The Seymour Center at 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, is open overnight as a storm reception center, with Orange County staff on site to assist displaced residents.
A State of Emergency has been declared for Orange County, NC. Excessive rainfall from Tropical Depression Chantal has caused widespread flash flooding across much of the county. Numerous water rescues and evacuations are underway in low-lying areas. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Orange County until at least 2 a.m., Monday, July 7.
Residents in flood-prone or low-lying areas should move to higher ground immediately. Do not wait.
Never drive through flooded roads — TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.
Be sure to sign up for OC Alerts, the public alert and warning system for Orange County at https://www.orangecountync.gov/650/Disaster-Emergency-Preparedness
UPDATE for Sunday, July 6, 2025 (8:30 p.m.)
The Town of Carrboro Public Safety asks everyone to please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary this evening. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Orange County until 1:15 AM, Monday, July 7. Remember to never attempt to walk or drive through flood waters. Turn around, don’t drown.
Be sure to sign up for OC Alerts, the public alert and warning system for Orange County at www.readyorange.org
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
Weather Information
Check for news and weather updates at https://www.weather.gov/rah/
Carrboro Ready
Access emergency information from agencies serving Carrboro at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2633/Emergency-Resources-Carrboro-Ready
Emergency Notifications
If you experience flooding:
- Seek higher ground
- Do not walk through moving water. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving.
- Do not drive through flooded areas. (If you find yourself in floodwaters, leave your car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.)
Reporting Flooding
Just as crews check for issues on public property, residents can help ensure the drainage systems in their yards and neighborhoods continue functioning properly during and after a storm.
Reporting Power Outages
A power outage is NOT an emergency. Please call your local power company to report an outage. To report any life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Duke Energy - https://www.duke-energy.com/outages ;
Piedmont Electric
- Call 800-449-2667 or 800-222-3107.
- Voice instructions will direct you through the system.
- Online: https://pemc.smarthub.coop/Login.html Text “pemc” to 800-222-3107. Then text “#out” to report an outage. For outage updates, text “#status”.
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