Eno River State Park remains closed due to flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal. Significant damage to trails, bridges, and erosion impacts reopening.

Damage from Tropical Storm Chantal in the Triangle means some parks and trails won’t reopen for longer than a year. At Eno River State Park, the timeline to reopen is uncertain.

Eno River State Park remains closed after historic flooding caused by Tropical Storm Chantal. Volunteers are needed to help with cleanup.

Radewicz, the Eno River State Park superintendent, pointed to the remains of an uprooted tree. She said she didn't know where the rest of it ended up - maybe in the woods somewhere.

Several state parks across central North Carolina will be closed due to the flooding damage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal and additional possible flood conditions due to continued rain.

Damage from Tropical Storm Chantal in the Triangle means some parks and trails won't reopen for longer than a year. At Eno River State Park, the timeline to reopen is uncertain.

The ongoing work to widen I-40 in Orange County is set to disrupt overnight traffic patterns for the rest of the week, according to NCDOT.

An aerial view of a flood-damaged pedestrian suspension bridge on Monday, July 21, 2025, as Eno River State Park remains closed due to flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal.