1 hour and 41 minutes ago
Flooding closes Central Avenue Extension in Butner
Central Avenue Extension in Butner closed Thursday morning due to flooding, according to Butner Public Safety.
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Severe weather triggers heavy rain, downed trees, and flood threats across central NC: Live Updates
Last updated: Thursday, July 23, 2026 4:11PM GMT
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- ABC11 is tracking multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected to move across central North Carolina through Friday, bringing the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and isolated storm impacts.
A Flood Watch remains in effect as some communities could see 2 to 4 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts exceeding 5 inches. Heavy downpours may lead to flooding in low-lying areas, along creeks and streams, and on roadways.
Stay with ABC11 throughout the day for the latest weather alerts, flooding reports, power outages and forecast updates.
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1 hour and 45 minutes ago
Flooding shuts down part of I-85/40 in Orange County; roadway reopens
Crews are responding to multiple calls for flood roads, cars in water and fallen trees.
Orange Rural Fire Department told ABC11 that I-85/40 was shut down earlier this morning due to flooding.
According to NCDOT, the road has since reopened.
"If you usually travel the interstate between Hillsborough and Efland to work or home, find a different route and stay off the interstate," the department said on Facebook. "As always, be safe and know that when you need us, we are coming for you."
2 hours and 12 minutes ago
Flash flood warnings issued for several counties Thursday morning
Flash Flooding Warnings were issued for several counties: Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange, Harnett, Lee, Moore, and Wake.
12:15 PM GMT
Fallen trees cause outage in Garner
Another outage is being reported in Garner near Weston Road.
According to Duke Energy, the outage is related to fallen trees in the area as rain and gusty conditions continue.
