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Durham Family Hit by Third Flood | Raleigh News
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A Durham family is reeling from yet another devastating flood—this time the third in four years—after torrential rains swamped their home, sending water surging in under 90 seconds and turning their basement into a muddy nightmare. Personal items, kids’ belongings, and musical gear were ruined as laundry baskets floated down hallways. Frustrated by repeated failures of the city’s drainage system—blamed on undersized culverts—the homeowner has pleaded for help, only to be told before that funding was off the table and no clear plan existed. But after this latest disaster, city officials finally responded, promising to meet and review their concerns. For this family, it’s not just water damage—it’s the relentless weight of a broken system and the emotional toll of being trapped in a cycle they can’t escape.
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