Carrboro, Hillsborough, most of Orange County hit hard by Chantal; towns still assessing damage

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Orange County is under a State of Emergency as heavy rains from tropical depression Chantal created dangerous situations across the county, including Chapel Hill.

Monday afternoon, Carrboro Town Manager Patrice Toney gave an update on the impact of flooding. She says the town has been hit hard and has sustained significant damage. The public works department was hit especially hard. Numerous police and city cars were severely damaged, as well as the building. Toney said they are still assessing areas hit by flooding.
WATCH | Carrboro damage update

Flooding from Chantal caused significant damage across Carrboro. The public works department, police cars sustained major damaged.

The Chapel Hill Fire Department and neighboring agencies completed more than 50 water rescues, many in areas where floodwaters entered or threatened to enter apartments, officials said. More than 60 people were displaced on Sunday and Monday.

WATCH: Shelter opens Monday for displaced residents

At Smith Middle School, a shelter has been set up for Orange County residents displaced by Chantal.

There were also water rescues at shopping centers, where water flooded businesses and parking lots, officials said. There were no reports of injuries as of Monday morning. Officials warned residents to take care as they ventured out Monday morning since crews were still assessing damage.

WATCH: Camelot Village after major flooding from Chantal

In Orange County, the possibility of the failure of the Lake Michael Dam prompted officials to issue a voluntary evacuation for areas downstream overnight.

Numerous roads are impassable and closed due to the flooding in Orange County, including parts of Mebane. Flooding and accidents closed parts of I-40/85 Sunday night.

Wave Road, off of 15-591, has washed away and is impassable, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.

More information about people displaced across Orange County.

• 20 people displaced at Camelot Village, which is near Bolin Creek, a known flood-prone area.

• 21 people displaced at Airport Gardens on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

• 18 people displaced on Willow Dr.

• 2 people displaced at Bolinwood Condominiums on Umstead Dr.

• 2 people displaced at Booker Creek Townhouse Apartments on Booker Creek Rd.

WATCH: Emergency services director talks flooding in Orange Co.

Eyewitness News talked with Kirby Saunders, the emergency services director, about the current conditions in Orange County.

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Hillsborough Boil Water Notice

A Boil water notice is in effect for anyone who receives water from the Town of Hillsborough. According to town leaders, the clear wells at the Water Treatment Plant were flooded by the Eno River as of Monday morning.

They say there will be a limited supply of water until the river recedes and the drinking water can be processed to refill the water tanks. You're urged to boil water for drinking, cooking, or toothbrushing.

Conserve: Until further notice, the town is also asking customers and businesses to conserve water. They recommend not washing clothes or using water beyond what is necessary.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant experienced flooding and is offline. The Wastewater Treatment Plant has some storage capacity for untreated wastewater, and town utilities staff are working to get the plant back online as soon as possible.

The Associated Press contributed.