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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 ...
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Governor Stein's message to people near Mebane dam: 'Folks need to be on their toes'
The Tropical Storm caused widespread flooding and left one man dead here. Town officials said his body was found inside a car southeast of Mebane along Jim Minor Road and Calloway Drive. On Tuesday, ...
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 ...
Tropical Storm Chantal brought over 10 inches of rain to central NC: State of emergency, flooding
Tropical Storm Chantal caused significant flooding and road closures across central North Carolina, particularly in Chatham ...
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Severe weather risk includes flooding threat to areas recovering from Chantal, damaging winds
Along with the risk for a few heavier downpours, moderate instability and a little better forcing will lead to a risk of ...
High water levels, debris at Jordan Lake bring safety risk; controlled releases planned
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 ...