UPDATE for Tuesday, July 8, 2025 (9 a.m.)
The Town of Carrboro Public Works Department continues efforts to recover from the devastating flooding that took place on Sunday evening into Monday morning. Public Works crews will start collecting the regular Monday collection route today.
Please note that trash collection will be delayed or operating with reduced services as the Carrboro Public Works Department copes with damages to its public facility and fleet. Public Works lost five of seven of its solid waste trucks, approximately 90% of equipment and 60% of passenger vehicle fleet.
Your patience is appreciated. The fleet shop crew was able to get one side loader back in service and that truck will begin collection of residential solid waste today, beginning with the regular Monday collection route. The staff continues to locate resources to fill other solid waste truck fleet needs. The Town of Chapel Hill will be providing a front loader truck to assist and the goal is to resume dumpster collection services tomorrow. We ask for your patience as we work to return to full service on Solid Waste Collection and all other services provided to the community and other Town Departments by Public Works.
Local Police Patrols
You may notice Carrboro police driving Orange County Sheriff's Office and other agency vehicles. Thanks to neighboring agencies for loaning vehicles to the Carrboro Police Department following damages to Carrboro Police vehicles that were parked in the Public Works yard that was severely flooded.
Carrboro Leadership Messages Community
Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FoLDY6DO7a0 as Carrboro Leadership (Town Manager Patrice Toney, Fire Chief Will Potter, Public Works Director Kevin Belanger and Police Chief Chris Atack) answered questions of local media on Monday, July 7, 2025, following impacts from Tropical Storm Chantal. We also visited severely impacted neighborhoods (including Canterbury Townhomes and Weatherhill Pointe) to check in with residents experiencing severe flood damage.
Crisis Cleanup
If you need help cleaning up damage from Tropical Storm Chantal, call 910-218-1569. Crisis Cleanup will connect you with volunteers from local relief organizations who may be able to assist with muck out, trees, tarping, and debris removal. Learn more at https://monkeylink.co/244971
Non-emergency Storm Damage
Please report non-emergency storm damage at https://crisistrack.juvare.com/.../citizenRequest.html The data will be shared with the National Weather Service and helps to determine if there are areas that may need more assistance.
Message About Local Water
OWASA wants to reassure customers that your tap water is safe to drink! Chapel Hill and Carrboro are not under a boil water advisory, so you may use your tap water as you normally would.
If you have any questions about water quality or safety, contact our Water Treatment Plant Lab at 919-537-4228.
Candidate Filing
The Orange County Board of Elections will be open until 5 pm on Tuesday, July 8, ONLY for candidate filing. All other services are suspended until power is restored. Candidate filing for the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough; Cities of Durham and Mebane; and the Board of Education for Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools runs through Friday, July 18 at noon. More information at https://www.orangecountync.gov/2728/Filing-for-Office
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.
Presenting information will be Town Manager Patrice Toney, Fire Chief Will Potter, Public Works Director Kevin Belanger, and Police Chief Chris Atack.
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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