As floodwater from Tropical Storm Debby begins to recede in some areas, the problem is just beginning for others. A homeowner on Bombay Drive in Fayetteville told WRAL News she is dealing with insurance and restoration companies after nearby Locks Creek overflowed its banks and the water damaged her home. On Thursday, Debby dropped heavy rain on North Carolina, swelling the Cape Fear River. The water is flooding roads in nearby neighborhoods, and neighbors say the road to recovery is just beginning. Residents on Bombay Drive were asked to evacuate their homes Thursday. Camille Barley said she left long before the evacuation notice when she saw the water rising in her home on her security cameras. Barley said close to 12 inches of water entered her home, and there was standing water in her driveway. Barley said it's the fourth time the home has flooded since Hurricane Matthew, forcing her to notify her insurance company. "It takes a process," Barley said. "They will have to send their evaluators out to assess the damage before they issue any payments, but in the meantime, my life continues -- and I have to anchor all of those expenses." Bartley said the water from Locks Creek is only part of the problem, adding the draining ditch next to her home and the storm water drainage system in the neighborhood are not properly maintained by the city. WRAL News reached out to Fayetteville city leaders for answers. The city said hundreds of thousands of dollars have already been spent to address the drainage issues of Locks Creek, but the work is not yet complete. The flooding damage from Debby was extensive on Thursday. A dam collapsed near Siple Avenue in Cumberland County, south of Hope Mills, and Drone 5 flew over the aftermath. The Triangle is north of watersheds for larger eastern North Carolina rivers, including the Tar River, Neuse River and Cape Fear River. That means flooding is typically worse downstream of the Triangle in areas like Fayetteville and Lumberton. "These rivers are large enough that major flooding can cause a good bit of damage to homes, businesses and farms as they flow toward the coast," WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said. "We ended up with an average of 4 to 8 inches of rain from Debby, and that is causing minor to major flooding on some of our rivers." As of Friday morning, the Cape Fear River at Fayetteville was expected to reach moderate flood stage by 2 a.m. Saturday. Two water dams collapsed in Cumberland County following the arrival of Debby on Thursday. Drone footage reveals a dramatic dam collapse in the Fayetteville area, causing a road to split in half. The collapse happened Thursday morning in Cumberland County, near Siple Avenue. Tropical Storm Debby's center moved over the Piedmont Triad before being downgraded to a tropical depression at 5 p.m. on Thursday. Debby became post-tropical cyclone on Friday morning. This incident led to the closure of the road from Pinewood Terrace to Galax Drive. WRAL News used drone footage to capture the extent of the damage and the aftermath of the collapse. The footage reveals the significant impact on the surrounding area. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation reports, Debby has resulted in 170 lane closures and incidents on state roads. Tropical Storm Debby has killed at least six people in the Southeast. Several counties are experiencing severe street flooding and rising river levels due to the storm. Tropical Storm Debby's center moved over the Piedmont Triad before being downgraded to a tropical depression at 5 p.m. on Thursday. Debby became a post-tropical cylone on Friday morning. ## Flooding Concerns in Fayetteville As Tropical Storm Debby moved through North Carolina, Cumberland County residents faced the threat of flash flooding and tornadoes. While Debby is expected to have departed by Friday morning, the effects of the storm, such as river flooding, are projected to last well after the storm's exit. ### Conditions Fayetteville Regional Airport reported an average wind speed of 15 mph, with peak gusts at 30 mph, around 1 p.m. Thursday. The city remains under a flash flood warning until 2 p.m. Thursday, with a flood watch in effect through 9 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Raleigh. The National Weather Service’s noon briefing projected: The Cape Fear River peaking at 22.15 feet at 11 a.m. Thursday. The flood stage for the river is 35 feet. Current forecasts project the Cape Fear will peak at 60.6 feet on Saturday. The most recent forecast for Fayetteville projected rainfall between a quarter and half of an inch Thursday night. The Can-Do City is expected to get less than an inch of rain Friday, the National Weather Service said, though showers and thunderstorms are projected to continue through Saturday afternoon. That’s significantly less than originally predicted, but meteorologists have warned river flooding could pose a problem in the coming days.  A Tweet from the National Weather Service office in Raleigh on Thursday morning reported parts of Fayetteville received as much as 7.68 inches of rain over the past 48 hours, while Hope Mills netted 6.86 inches of rain in that time. ### Reports of Flooding Cumberland County Emergency Services warned residents in the Rayconda Dam area Thursday morning that the dam had breached. The extent of the damage remained unclear, but residents were advised to monitor downstream water levels and evacuate if needed.  CityView observed severe flooding at Linear Park, Hutaff Plaza and Cross Creek behind the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in downtown Fayetteville Thursday morning. ## Impact on Infrastructure and Communities ### Closures Cumberland County officials closed the shelter at Mac Williams Middle School on Thursday morning, noting no one had come to the shelter, according to a news release. All Cumberland County buildings and offices were closed Thursday, as were all town buildings in Hope Mills and Spring Lake.  Fort Liberty officials said its closures include: ### Road Closures According to the town of Hope Mills Facebook page, the following roads in Hope Mills are closed: Portions of Rockfish Road and Lakewood Drive were flooded as of Thursday afternoon, the town said. The Spring Lake Fire Department posted on Facebook that the following areas were closed as of Thursday morning: A Thursday afternoon Facebook post by Mayor Mitch Colvin listed the following road closures in Fayetteville: And according to Fort Liberty’s Facebook page, the areas on post closed as of Thursday morning included: ## Recovery and Looking Forward ### What the weekend will bring According to a news release, Cumberland County offices and buildings will open at normal hours Friday, though the county is “strongly” encouraging remote work for employees who can work from home. While the Ann Street Landfill will reopen, only four-wheel drive vehicles with dump trailers and heavy-duty commercial garbage trucks will be allowed until otherwise noted, the county said. The county warned that the Little River near Spring Lake and the Cape Fear River in Fayetteville are projected “to reach high flood levels,” the release said. “Emergency Services urges residents who live near potential flood zones to protect their valuables and be prepared for the potential need to evacuate their residence,” the release states. The Smith Recreation Center shelter will close at 9 a.m. Friday, according to the release. Fort Liberty posted on its Facebook page Thursday afternoon that all normal operations will resume Friday. ## Tropical Storm Debby's Aftermath: A Look Back ### A Homeowner's Story The impact of Tropical Storm Debby on residents of Fayetteville was evident in the story of Camille Barley, a homeowner on Bombay Drive. Her home had been flooded for the fourth time since Hurricane Matthew. "It takes a process," Barley said. "They will have to send their evaluators out to assess the damage before they issue any payments, but in the meantime, my life continues -- and I have to anchor all of those expenses." ### Damage Assessment and Recovery Efforts The extent of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Debby was significant. Two water dams collapsed in Cumberland County, leading to road closures and disruption to infrastructure. ### A Look Ahead As the floodwaters recede, the focus shifts to recovery efforts. Cumberland County officials have announced the reopening of government buildings and offices. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the latest updates and seek assistance if needed. ## A Call to Action: As we navigate the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby, it's crucial to remember the importance of community support and resilience. Let's come together to help our neighbors in need, and work towards a swift and comprehensive recovery.