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Interstate 40/85 is closed in both directions in Alamance County just west of the Orange County line because of flooding and may not reopen until mid-week, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation.
As people in Alamance County deal with what the weekend storms left behind, they are also bracing for the chance of more severe weather. The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal caused significant flooding at Lake Michael on Sunday.
In Mebane, a voluntary evacuation order has been issued due to the possibility of Lake Michael Dam failure. The order is for areas downstream of Lake Michael, including Retriever Lane, Lake Michael Way, and Broad Oak Drive. Anyone evacuating can go to the Mebane Arts Center on 633 Corregidor Street.
A second death occurred in Alamance County Sunday night at the intersection of Jones Drive and Calloway Drive in Mebane, WXII12 reports. Citing the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, the TV station said a 911 caller said he and a friend were driving in separate vehicles but became separated.
Governor Josh Stein visited Alamance and Orange County to survey storm damage caused by Tropical Storm Chantal on July 8.
It is a formal request for help. Once it's made, other counties, cities, the state, and FEMA can send crews & resources needed quickly.
Graham police discovered 23-year-old Hajar Hassib dead inside her car, which was submerged in a pond. Graham police found a 23-year-old woman dead inside of a car that was submerged in a pond that had significant flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal.
The Haw River overflowed and portions of Alamance County and surrounding counties were caught in a deluge as the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal dumped up to 6 inches of
County officials confirm one death in Mebane as crews handle 61 flood-related calls across Alamance County. MEBANE, N.C. — County officials have confirmed one weather-related death in Mebane as rescue crews continue to respond to widespread flooding across Alamance County.