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New York Post
09-07-2025
- Climate
- New York Post
North Carolina facing another flood threat just days after Chantal's deadly flooding
RALEIGH, N.C. – Days after deadly flooding in North Carolina from Tropical Depression Chantal, the flooding threat has returned, with more heavy rain expected to fall over the Carolinas and up through the Interstate 95 Corridor. Leftover moisture from Chantal brought nearly a foot of rain across parts of the mid-Atlantic toward the end of the July Fourth weekend and into this week, including in North Carolina. At least four deaths have been caused by flooding in North Carolina this week. One woman was killed in Orange County, North Carolina, on Monday when she was caught in the flooding while heading to work, according to the Sheriff's Office. The Chatham County Sheriff's Office said two missing boaters on Jordan Lake were later found dead. Another 83-year-old flooding victim was killed when her vehicle was swept away by floodwaters on Sunday. This multiday threat comes from extreme moisture fueling rounds of heavy rain beginning Wednesday afternoon with some potentially severe thunderstorms. Flood Watches are in place through Wednesday night from central North Carolina through northern New Jersey. NOAA's Weather Prediction Center is forecasting a Level 3 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall for parts of North Carolina and Virginia and Maryland, including Richmond and the Washington, DC-Baltimore area. That zone expanded into the Delmarva Peninsula late Wednesday morning. 4 Flooding seen in Chapel Hill caused by the remnants of Tropical Depression Chantal on July 6, 2025. Allison Bashor via Storyful 'Any one of these storms is going to be capable of tapping into that rich moisture, therefore producing enhanced rainfall rates,' FOX Weather Meteorologist Marrisa Torres said. Between Sunday and Monday, areas, including Chapel Hill, received more than 10 inches of rain, leading to flooding. Some of the same areas flooded by Chantal's leftovers earlier this week are forecast to see up to 3 inches of rain through the rest of the week. With the ground already saturated and more water heading into rivers, this could lead to additional flooding. 4 The flood forecast in the mid-Atlantic region through Friday. FOX Weather 4 A road in North Carolina destroyed by the flooding. Facebook/Sheriff Mike Roberson Areas including Raleigh, Charlotte and the surrounding areas are forecast to see heavy downpours on Wednesday night. The Charlotte metro area is forecast to see between 2 and 3 inches through Sunday. Have a backup weather-warning system This week has been incredibly heartbreaking for multiple states, including Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina, where flooding has claimed many lives and many remain missing after the flooding in Texas. Some of these flooding tragedies occurred overnight when people were least prepared. 4 The rain forecast on the East coast for this week. FOX Weather It's important to have multiple ways to receive severe weather and flooding notifications from the National Weather Service. Going to bed with your volume up on your phone to receive emergency alerts and having a weather radio would ensure that if one method fails, you have a backup. If you live near a river or waterway, have a flooding emergency plan. These flooding situations occurred quickly. In Texas, the Guadalupe River surged over 20 feet within an hour. For many people, it was too late to leave.
New York Post
07-07-2025
- Climate
- New York Post
2 missing after canoeing on lake as Tropical Storm Chantal struck North Carolina
Two North Carolinians are missing after they paddled a canoe onto a lake as Tropical Storm Chantal lashed the southern states over the weekend. The two men were seen launching their canoe from a boat ramp on Jordan Lake around 5 p.m. Sunday as the storm was dumping upward of 10 inches of rain in parts of the Tar Heel State, causing severe flooding across nearby Chapel Hill, Durham and Chatham County. The two have not yet been identified, but earlier reports indicated they may be brothers. Advertisement Chantal was south of Lake Jordan as the boaters took to the water, but headed straight toward them — and soon passed directly overhead. 4 One of numerous roads in Chatham County that was destroyed during Tropical Storm Chantal flooding on Sunday. Chatham County Sheriffs Office Their canoe was found that evening, prompting the Chatham County Sheriff's Office to launch a search-and-rescue operation, but no other sign of them has turned up since, WRAL reported. Advertisement 'We are doing everything we can to bring these individuals home,' said Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson in a statement. 'Our hearts are with their loved ones during this difficult time, and we are grateful for the assistance from our neighboring agencies,' he added, with officials also cautioning that Jordan Lake can quickly become dangerous. 'You can get white caps on Jordan Lake. That water can get very choppy. It looks calm now, but it's treacherous,' said CCSO Chief Deputy Steve Maynor. 'There's debris in this water. Can't see it until you hit it. It knocks your boat over, or kayak. Can damage a motorboat. We ask that you stay out of it.' The search for the missing canoers resumed Monday morning, with boats being dispatched to scan the lake for any signs of the brothers. Advertisement 4 The Chatham County Sheriff's Office dispatched boats to sweep Jordan Lake for any sign of the missing canoers. Chatham County Sheriffs Office Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall in South Carolina as a tropical depression around 4 a.m. Sunday, and spent the day barreling up the heart of the Carolinas. About two months' worth of rain was dumped in a matter of hours in some places, according to the Washington Post, leaving swaths of the unsuspecting countryside in chaos as rivers overflowed and tornadoes tore up trees and buildings. Only one death has been reported so far after 83-year-old Sandra Portnoy Hirschman was found dead in her car in Chatham County. She apparently drove into floodwaters and was swept away, with her vehicle coming to a rest about 100 feet from the road, according to WTVD. Advertisement 4 Stores and homes across Chapel Hill were swamped by the rainfall and flooding from Chantal Sunday. AP About 80 people had to be rescued from their homes by boat in Durham County when the Eno River overflowed, while dozens of evacuations were ordered throughout the region. Orange County, where Chapel Hill is located, remains in a state of emergency as roads lay ruined and rivers and creeks continue to course dangerously as the floodwaters recede. More than 100 roads have been flooded throughout the region, with many torn apart by the running waters and others covered in downed trees. 4 Chantal made landfall as a tropical depression early Sunday morning before heading toward Virginia and New Jersey. AP Chapel Hill saw severe flooding, with storefronts, homes and cars swamped in water. Chantal began moving north through Virginia on Monday toward Washington, DC, Maryland and Delaware, and officials have cautioned that more flooding could be a danger across parts of its path. New Jersey is also expected to see rainfall and winds from the storm beginning Monday, with up to 5 inches possible around Trenton and Princeton, reported. Advertisement Chantal is forecast to head out to sea over Delaware and southern New Jersey, but Long Island and Massachusetts' coast could still be struck by 40 mph winds. The storm's damage comes less than a year after Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding and more than 100 deaths across North Carolina and Appalachia. Last week's torrential rains and flooding have left at least 95 people dead so far, officials said Monday. With Post wires
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
CCSO's newest detention officers graduate from training program
PITTSBORO — Five Chatham County Sheriff's Office detention officers have officially graduated from the North Carolina Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC), held at Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro. The graduating officers are Miranda Brown, Shamekia Butler, Andrea Espinoza, Kenneth Manship, and Joshua Otero. The five-week course, required by the N.C. Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission, provides essential training in legal procedures, ethics, medical care, communication, and other topics critical to ensuring the safety and professionalism of detention officers. Officers from Orange, Lee, and Harnett counties joined the Chatham County graduates in completing the program. Among the graduates, Miranda Brown earned special recognition for achieving the highest score on the state certification exam—an impressive 96 percent. 'These officers have demonstrated dedication and perseverance in completing a rigorous program designed to prepare them for the challenges of working in a detention environment,' said Captain Jessica Norton, who attended the graduation ceremony. 'Their hard work reflects positively on our agency and our commitment to maintaining high standards.' The graduates received their certificates on Tuesday, April 29, from Central Carolina Community College's DOCC Program Director Doug Stuart, who leads the program in partnership with local sheriff's offices. The DOCC curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including subject control techniques, first aid and CPR, patrol and security functions, mental health awareness, and stress management. It also emphasizes strong ethical decision-making, professional communication, and accurate documentation through notetaking and report writing. Interested in a career that makes a difference? Contact Recruiter Deonna Overton at 919-200-1751 to learn more about joining the Chatham County Sheriff's Office team.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Chatham County sheriff recaps first 100 days
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga (WSAV) — Chatham County Sheriff Richard Coleman reached his 100 days in office, and he is happy with the direction the agency is going in. WSAV sat down with Coleman, and he said he remains optimistic about the challenges that lie ahead. 'We put emphasis on in-person visitation, which we are looking to complete real soon,' he said. 'We put emphasis on budgeting and staffing.' In-person jail visits were halted during the COVID- 19 pandemic and hasn't continued. Community members are looking forward to its return and Coleman revealed the anticipated start date is late April. 'We're in the post-COVID era now,' Coleman continued. 'And I think the time is now to allow individuals in the community to reunite and at some point, have in-person eyes on their loved ones and to check on their welfare.' Before he was elected Coleman promised to address gaps within the agency like staffing shortages. He told WSAV that when he took over, the agency was nearly 200 employees short. Now, he said about 60% of those vacancies have been covered, and they are actively working to be fully staffed. To accomplish this, officials say he is a believer in the 'second chance initiative', which allows qualified individuals a second chance at serving the community. 'It just strengthens your ability to serve when you actually have numbers,' said Coleman. He continued, 'What we've done essentially is start up new units to support local law enforcement agencies in their crime prevention efforts.' For Coleman he is already looking ahead to the next 100 days. 'We want to strengthen our law enforcement efforts to the Chatham County community,' he said. 'And we just want to strengthen our overall position at the Chatham County Sheriff's Office to include a new project that we're taking on as far as filling manpower at the new courthouse.' Coleman also pointed to his worked to improve jail conditions. They have upgraded food and service quality. Coleman is the first black male to be elected as sheriff in Chatham County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
