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More rain and the potential for flooding is in the forecast for Chapel Hill today. A flood watch is in effect from 2pm today until 2am tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service.
“Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone areas,” the forecast noted Wednesday morning. “Locations that saw significant rainfall from Chantal will have a greater risk of additional flooding.”
Police Chief Celisa Lehew urged community members to avoid traveling Wednesday night.
“We saw widespread flooding Sunday night, which means, no matter where you’re traveling, you could be at risk when heavy rain moves in,” Chief Lehew said.
A Town crew is out clearing debris from storm drains, culverts, and creeks in advance of possible flooding.
Stay Informed
Community members should visit ocalertsnc.com sign up to receive severe weather alerts through OC Alerts. The Town of Chapel Hill will continue to share timely information on this emergency page.
Chapel Hill Police and Fire are asking everyone to remember these severe weather safety tips:
- Never drive, bike, or walk through floodwater.
- Do not go around barricades blocking closed roads or trails.
- Treat traffic signals without power as a four-way stop.
- Stay away from downed trees, which may be tangled in live power lines. Call 911.
Community members who need to report non-emergency storm-related issues on public property should visit this page.
Yard Trimmings Collection for Thursday, July 10
Some community members lost their trash carts in floodwaters during the storm on Sunday. If this happened, please do not put your yard trimmings cart out until after 6am tomorrow, Thursday July 10.
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