Chantal, North Carolina and flooding
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MEBANE, N.C. — Heavy rains caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal hit central North Carolina on Sunday, causing widespread flooding across the area. As of July 7 at 9 p.m., four storm-related deaths have been reported — one in Alamance County, one in Orange County and two in Chatham County.
Chantal brought heavy, flooding rain and dangerous beach conditions to the Carolinas over the weekend, setting off life-threatening flash flooding Sunday in central parts of North Carolina that killed at least one person and prompted dozens of rescues.
Tropical Depression Chantal causes flash floods in North Carolina, prompting evacuations and road closures, with up to nine inches of rain reported.
As Tropical Depression Chantal moved through North Carolina on Sunday, many residents were left behind with flooded roads and wind damage.