Chapel Hill Stormwater Management

03/15/2026

A transition from La Niña to ENSO-neutral is expected in the next month, with -neutral favored through May-July 2026 (55% chance). In June-August 2026, El Niño is likely to emerge (62% chance) and persist through at least the end of 2026. A advisory remains in effect. An Watch has been issued. https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/enso_advisory/ensodisc.shtml

03/15/2026

02/27/2026

Severe Weather Preparedness Week for North Carolina
March 1st - 7th, 2026

https://www.weather.gov/rah/severeprep

It's a good time to check your emergency supplies.

The statewide tornado drill will come in the form of a Required Monthly Test and will activate the State Emergency Alert System and be carried by local radio broadcasters. Every school, business, and residence is encouraged to participate in this drill.  It’s really easy: at 9:30 AM on Wednesday...

02/05/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/a-1-in-100-flood-does-not-mean-once-a-century-share-7421900004744818688-Rpf1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAGedV4B7C1Yq3Flee0BqKdov41S9fTFkzU

A 1-in-100 flood does NOT mean once a century. 🌊 It means a flood with a 1% chance of being exceeded in any given year. That same flood can happen this year, next year, or several times in a lifetime. This is about probability, not prediction. Probabilistic risk assessments look beyond past flood...

01/10/2025

Key messages for this winter storm...

08/07/2024

Tropical Storm is around the corner.

The risk for flooding rains this week across central NC from is increasing. Take steps now to prepare for flooding before it happens! Visit weather.gov/floodsafety.

06/20/2024

Curious about what's really in our streams and how they impact our environment? Join the Chapel Hill Stream Team and dive into community science! 🌊No prior experience needed—we provide all the training. 📚 Limited spots available at 8 of our 10 monitoring sites. Sign up by July 1st!

Learn more at townofchapelhill.org/streamteam 🌿

Ever looked at a clear stream and wondered what's really in it? Or how the health of our waterways impacts everything around us? Well, guess what, you're already thinking like a scientist!

03/13/2024

We are excited to celebrate our waterways with you during Creek Week!

10/04/2023

We kicked off the first volunteer water quality monitoring season with a two-hour training on Sunday!

Stay tuned for more information about the teams and their sites.

Learn more about the program at www.townofchapelhill.org/StreamTeam

09/29/2023

Pick up your p**p and prevent water pollution!

If you don't want to step in it, you certainly don't want it in your local creek.

Learn more at www.townofchapelhill.org/preventwaterpollution

09/06/2023

Applications are open until September 19 to join the Stream Team!

Are you a curious soul with an eye for detail? Passionate about science and community? Join our the Stream Team, Chapel Hill Stormwater's volunteer water quality monitoring program! Become a water detective in your own backyard. No experience needed - just a desire to learn and help protect our water resources!

Check out www.townofchapelhill.org/StreamTeam

09/06/2023