Emergency Information – Tropical Storm Debby

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Tropical Storm Debby – August 2024

Updated 8/9/2024, 8AM:
From Alamance County Emergency Management:

Forecast: Showers expected around 1100 and thunderstorms at 1600. Mostly cloudy with a high of 88. Southwest wind 8-10mph. Chance of precipitation is 30% for the county.

Current Situation: EOC in full activation and staffed with EM personnel. River flooding is being actively monitored and updates posted to community stakeholders. Have been over 75 calls to the 911 center in relation to the storm. As of 7:00 am this morning Duke Energy reports 45 customers without power in the county. Haw river flooding has decreased and expected to crest at 23 ft at 0800. No current evacuations noted or people displaced.

Updated 8/8/2024, 8PM:

From Alamance County Emergency Management:

Forecast: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 72. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1-2 inches possible. The remaining rain bands rotating around Debby will begin to diminish and move east of I-95 overnight tonight. In the meantime, these scattered rain bands may result in localized heavy downpours which may drop a quick inch of additional rain. The current projection is for the Haw River cresting at 2:00am Friday morning at 27’ feet verses earlier projected 32 feet.

Current Situation: The County EOC remains open and staffed. State of Emergency in effect for Alamance County, The Town of Haw River and The Town of Elon. Emergency Services personnel continue to plan for possible flooding impacts along the Haw River. 

Updated 8/8/2024, 5PM:

From Alamance County Emergency Management:

NWS has decreased the projected cresting levels of the Haw River from 32 feet to 27 feet. At 27 feet, we can still see some impacts, but not nearly as severe. The Town of Haw River has advised residents in the possible affected area of the potential of flooding and asked for voluntary evacuation erring on the side of caution. We will continue to monitor the situation through the evening and night and adjust as needed if circumstances warrant.

Updated 8/8/2024, 3:30PM:

FLASH FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 6PM


Updated 8/8/2024, 11:30AM:

At 11:30AM, Alamance County initiatied a Declaration of a State of Emergency for the county. At this time, the declaration is for Alamance County and includes some municipalities including City of Elon. Additionally, all nonemergency county offices will close at 12pm today.

The Alamance County Emergency Operations Center is open and monitoring the situation and deploying assistance as needed.

Updated 8/8/2024, 10:15AM:

FLASH FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 4PM

Updated 8/8/2024, 8AM:

FLASH FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 10:15AM

Situation Report #1 from Alamance County Emergency Management:

Forecast: We are under a Flash Flood Warning until 10:15am this morning. We can expect heavy rains thru mid-afternoon with additional accumulations of 3 to 5 inches added to the 1’’ already received. The current projection is for the Haw River cresting at 0800 Friday morning at 26.9’. At this level we see some impacts of the river coming out of its banks. Levels above 27.2 feet are considered major flood stage. We anticipate that we may see increased flood stage levels later this morning. High 76, Winds 15 to 25 with some higher gusts.

Key Messages continue to be: Be alert to flash flooding (Turn Around Don’t Drown). Be alert to downed trees, debris and powerlines as you travel.

Current overview from the National Weather Service out of Raleigh:


  • Heavy rainfall across portions of the Carolinas is expected to persist through today with a risk of Flash Flooding continuing through tonight.

  • People living along rivers and creeks should have a way to get warnings and updates for river flooding today and lingering through the weekend.

  • Wind gusts up to 30 to 40 mph could lead to scattered power outages and downed trees today and tonight.

  • Isolated tornadoes are possible this morning and again this afternoon. The greatest threat centered along I-95 corridor, but the overall threat is as far west as the Triangle area.

Updated 8/7/2024, 1PM:

From Alamance County Emergency Management:

The biggest changes since last night: Debby has sped up, moving the timeline up by 12 hours. The biggest impact is expected for tonight and into Thursday morning. This is good and bad as the storm will not be in the area as long, meaning less rain totals, but it is now expected to hit sooner. It has also shifted more west meaning the area that has been producing isolated tornadoes (east of I-95) is now closer and may have a bigger impact on our area.

Updated 8/7/2024, 7AM:
Key message updates from National Weather Service out of Raleigh this morning:


  • There has been a slight westward shift in the track of Tropical Storm Debby across the Carolinas late Thursday and into Friday.

  • More notably, there has been a steady increase in forward speed through the area.

  • The areas most likely to be hit hardest by the rain will be highly dependent on the track of the storm’s center.

  • Widespread heavy rainfall of 5-10 inches will lead to considerable flooding across central NC, with the greatest threat expected tonight through Friday.

  • People living along rivers and creeks should make preparations for possible moderate to major river flooding as early as Thursday and lingering into next week.

Updated 8/6/2024, 3PM:
The National Weather Service out of Raleigh states:


  • The primary threat from Tropical Storm Debby will be prolonged heavy rain that will likely result in flash flooding and river flooding.

  • Rain bands associated with Debby will begin to spread into southern portions of central NC today (8/6).

  • The storm center is expected to drift northeast across North Carolina late Thursday through Friday night.

  • Storm total rainfall amounts will range from 10-15 inches across the Sandhills and southern Coastal Plain, with 6 to 10 inches in the Triangle to 5 to 7 inches in the Triad.

If you experience a power outage:

From Duke Energy:


  • If you experience a power outage, please report it on the Duke Energy website or through the Duke Energy mobile app. You can also text OUT to 57801 or call 800-452-2777.

  • Stay informed – make sure you are signed up to receive Outage Alerts and bookmark the Duke Energy Outage Map to stay updated on estimated restoration times.

  • Visit the Duke Energy Storm Center now for tips on ways to stay safe before, during, and after severe weather hits.

If you experience flooding from stormwater:

The county does not regulate active stormwater activities on the local level; that is handled by the state. The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has a helpline for reporting these issues: 1-866-STOP MUD (1-866-786-7683)

More information from the DEQ regarding stormwater runoff may be found on their website: https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-and-land-resources/erosion-and-sediment-control/erosion-and-sediment-faqs#WhodoIcontactwhensedimentrunsoffaconstructionsite-2498


If you have any questions about disasters, please visit our Emergency Management website or contact their office.
The Alamance County Emergency Management Office is located at:


1950 Martin St.
Burlington, NC  27217


Our mailing address is:
124 W. Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253


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