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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 ...
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North Carolina dam holds after heavy rains, concerns about condition force evacuations - NBC News
A structural engineer assessed the Lake Lure dam Friday evening and determined its failure is not imminent, a town official said. The Lake Lure dam in western North Carolina overtopped Friday ...
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North Carolina Lake Lure Dam failure update: People must leave immediately - Newsweek
A North Carolina dam failure is imminent after water levels at the Broad River rose 10 feet in a few hours from Hurricane Helene.
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North Carolina flooding: Lake Lure Dam overtops, remains intact - USA TODAY
North Carolina floods: Lake Lure Dam overtops with water, but remains in tact, officials say Several counties in western North Carolina are experiencing flooding caused by Helene's heavy ...
Latest: Chest-level water in Durham County, rafts used to rescue people from apartments
Live updates after Tropical Depression Chantal dropped heavy rain in central North Carolina late Sunday, leaving devastating ...
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Chantal causes epic flooding in several NC counties; Haw River at Bynum could hit major flood stage
The Haw River at Bynum in Chatham County is expected to reach major flood stage overnight with a crest expected around 21.2 feet. The NWS highlights that this major flood stage of the Haw River is ...