Alert Stage 1 Water Restrictions In Place as Drought Continues Water restrictions went into effect April 20 Published 4/15/2026 at 1 p.m. Updated 5/13/2026 at 2 p.m.
In the fall of 2024, the Raleigh Fire Department conducted water rescues after Hurricane Helene caused massive flooding in western North Carolina. Hurricane Season Starts June 1 - How Raleigh Prepares for It May 7, 2025
