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ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Tropical Storm Chantal has left a devastating impact on Alamance County. The storm brought heavy rain, winds and flooding to many areas of the county. In response, the county has set up a call center to answer questions about the storm and its impact. The call center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Authorities have identified a 71-year-old man who was found dead in Alamance County after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters on Sunday night.
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.
A 71-year-old Haw River man has been identified as one of the victims who lost their lives as a result of flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal, according to the
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.
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.
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
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.
People from across the nation are rallying to support victims of the deadly flash flooding in Texas, including an Asheville-based nonprofit.