FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – As Tropical Storm Debby moves over central North Carolina, the City of Fayetteville expects continued rain occurring overnight. Residents can expect continued flooding in some areas across the city.
Residents are urged to pay attention to alerts and to seek alternate shelter in the event of flooding in their area.
City Hall will remain open for regular business on Friday. Residents are encouraged to call ahead to determine if services can be completed online and avoid travel until conditions return to normal. Residents are also advised to call 910-600-7299 for non-emergency inquiries and transportation assistance to shelters.
In response to the impending storm, the City of Fayetteville has been working closely with Cumberland County who opened several emergency shelters. The shelters include:
- Westover Recreation Center (pet friendly)
- Southview High School (pet friendly)
- Pine Forest High School
- Smith Recreation Center - Will close at 9 a.m. on Friday
Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will provide transportation to the shelters, ensuring that those in need within city limits can reach a safe place. FAST Services will open and operate on normal schedule tomorrow, Aug. 9. The following routes are still on detour as of Aug. 8:
- Route 4
- Route 18
- Route 10
- Route 19
All other routes have returned to normal service.
The Hay and Franklin Streets Parking Decks will be opened for city vehicle storage, with gates remaining open. Fees will resume at 10 a.m. on Friday.
On-street parking enforcement will resume at 10 a.m. on Friday.
The Cape Fear River water levels are expected to peak at 53.6 feet on Saturday morning according to https://fiman.nc.gov/. Swift water rescue teams are strategically positioned across the county to assist with water rescue calls. The public safety teams are ready to respond to any emergencies that may arise. NCDOT and the City have strategically placed barriers and sandbags in areas that have historically been impacted by flood waters.
Fayetteville’s Stormwater and Streets Divisions are closely monitoring road conditions across the City. Please review the list below for key locations to watch over the next few days as the Topical Storm Debby travels through North Carolina.
The following streets are currently closed due to actual or possible flooding:
- Freeport Rd.
- Siple Ave.
- LA Dunham Rd
- Rayconda Rd.
- Ray Ave and Mason St.
- S. Cool Springs St
- Vanstory St.
- Blue St.
- Orange St.
- Sections of Murchison Rd.
- Tangora Ln. & Aftonshire Dr.
- Bombay Dr.
- Swann St.
- Lakewood Dr.
- High Water Signs have been placed on Maiden Ln. The road is being monitored.
Barriers will be removed when it is determined that the roadway is no longer at risk of flooding. Drivers should avoid travel until the storm has safely passed. Please exercise caution, especially in areas known to flood. A flooded street might appear harmless but there is no way to tell how deep the water is. Turn around, don’t drown.
Drivers should be aware that there are still roads that have been impacted by downed powerlines and fallen trees. Please report downed powerlines, fallen trees, and other safety issues, to the non-emergency phone number at 910-600-7299. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.
Recycling will be collected on Friday, Aug. 9. This will include Thursday and Friday routes. If there are any delays, Friday’s recycling will be collected on Saturday, Aug. 10. The Solid Waste Department will continue to collect household waste and large limbs on Aug. 8 and 9. Yard Waste will not be collected until next week. For updates and information, residents can visit FayettevilleNC.gov/SolidWaste.
Fayetteville Cumberland Parks and Recreation, (FCPR) pools will remain closed through Friday and will reopen on Saturday under normal hours of operation. FCPR will post any additional updates on the FCPR Facebook page.
Travelers experiencing flight interruptions should contact their airlines directly. Airline contact information is available at flyFAY.com. FLY FAY flight tracker can be used to monitor flight status.
For the latest information, follow the City on all social media platforms, visit the official website at FayettevilleNC.gov or call 910-433-1FAY (1329).
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