Durham is underwater, real footage from last night shows people

Downtown Durham Submerged by Historic Flooding, Residents Rally Amid Crisis

Torrential storms have brought unprecedented flooding to downtown Durham, transforming familiar streets into swift-moving waterways and turning quiet neighborhoods into scenes of emergency response. Areas once filled with daily activity now lie under muddy water, and the usual hum of city life has given way to the sounds of rushing currents and distant sirens.

Social media has become a lifeline, filled with dramatic footage of residents seeking higher ground, vehicles overtaken by rising waters, and entire blocks overwhelmed by the flood. In some areas, people have taken refuge on rooftops, waving to passing helicopters and signaling with whatever they can—flashlights, flags, or even towels—in hopes of being seen.

Emergency crews are working around the clock, deploying boats and air support when conditions permit. However, access remains limited in some neighborhoods due to strong currents and submerged roads. With power outages affecting large portions of the city, many residents are without electricity or communication, relying on backup batteries and local coordination efforts.

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