RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein provided an update Monday on the severe flooding impacting central North Carolina, urging residents to stay alert and prioritize safety as road closures and high water levels continue to impact several counties.
“I am grateful to the first responders who are keeping people safe and for the proactive work of emergency management professionals and the North Carolina Department of Transportation,” Stein said. “I urge all North Carolinians to listen to any guidance from local weather and local emergency management officials and be aware of any road warnings and closures before they leave the house.”
Local states of emergency have been declared in Alamance, Moore and Orange counties, with additional flooding reported in Durham County. North Carolina Emergency Management is actively supporting these communities with rescue teams, resources, and personnel to assist local responders.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has reopened several major roads, including I-40 and I-85 in Alamance County, but about 120 roads remain closed due to flooding. NCDOT reminds drivers to never attempt to drive through standing water.
For up-to-date travel information, visit DriveNC.gov. Residents are also encouraged to follow local government and emergency management agencies for alerts and updates.
As of 9:30a, there were +100 roads impacted by Chantal, including 19 major roads.
Please plan ahead and check DriveNC before you hit the road. https://t.co/6Up1am8OBV
— NCDOT (@NCDOT) July 7, 2025
To stay safe during flooding, officials recommend the following:
- Stay informed: Monitor local weather reports—floods can develop quickly.
- Enable emergency alerts on your phone for real-time warnings.
- Respect barricades: They’re there to protect you.
- Turn around, don’t drown: Avoid flooded roads and walkways.
- Avoid walking through moving water: Just 6 inches can knock you off your feet.
- Never drive through floodwaters: Two feet of water can sweep away a vehicle.
Overnight we saw roadways flooded and damaged and some people had to leave home in central NC. @NCEmergency, @NCDOT, and @NCSHP are working closely with communities to keep folks safe. Please follow the advice of local officials.
— Governor Josh Stein (@NC_Governor) July 7, 2025
