At least 6 dead in North Carolina after Southeast, mid-Atlantic hammered by flooding this week
Leftover moisture from Chantal brought nearly a foot of rain across parts of the mid-Atlantic toward the end of the July Fourth weekend and early this week. That was followed by more heavy rain Wednesday.
Chantal's remnants bring historic flooding to Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal have brought historic flooding to North Carolina, with Flood Warnings in effect for multiple rivers from early Thursday morning through late Friday morning. In Chapel Hill, over 10 inches of rain from Chantal's remnants last weekend led to widespread flooding, forcing many to abandon their vehicles. FOX Weather Correspondent Brandy Campbell is live in Chapel Hill with the latest.
RALEIGH, N.C. – Days after deadly flooding in North Carolina from Tropical Depression Chantal, a flood threat returned Wednesday, with more heavy rain over the Carolinas and up through the Interstate 95 Corridor.
A view of destruction on a road to Chatham Central High School following the tropical storm Chantal in Bear Creek, North Carolina, on July 8, 2025.
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Leftover moisture from Chantal brought nearly a foot of rain across parts of the mid-Atlantic toward the end of the July Fourth weekend and early this week, including in North Carolina. At least six deaths have been attributed to flooding in North Carolina this week.
One woman was killed in Orange County, North Carolina, on Monday when she was caught in the flooding while heading to work, according to the Sheriff's Office. The Chatham County Sheriff's Office said two missing boaters on Jordan Lake were later found dead. An 83-year-old flooding victim was killed when her vehicle was swept away by floodwaters on Sunday. The Alamance County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday that there have been two flooding-related traffic deaths there since Sunday.
Aerial video of flooding in Durham County, North Carolina caused by Tropical Depression Chantal
Aerial video shows flooding from the Eno River Monday morning in Durham County, North Carolina caused by Tropical Depression Chantal.
Flooding damaged a water treatment plant, leading the city of Mebane, North Carolina, to issue water restrictions on Wednesday. The city said it has less than two days of drinking water left without the restrictions.
Water rescue calls were reported on Wednesday in Northern Virginia as some streets were covered by several feet of rainfall.
Further south, officials in Durham and High Point in North Carolina encouraged some residents to stay home as some roadways became impassable.
In Atlanta, cars along streets with poor drainage weren't any match for the 2-4 inches of rain that fell, but fortunately, there were no reports of injuries or missing people.
NORTH CAROLINA FLOODING FROM TROPICAL DEPRESSION CHANTAL TURNS DEADLY
Rescues reported in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday.
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The wet weather regime looks like it'll continue through the rest of the week, with NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center forecasting a Level 2 out of 4 risk for excessive rainfall for parts of North Carolina and Virginia on Thursday.
"Any one of these storms is going to be capable of tapping into that rich moisture, therefore producing enhanced rainfall rates," FOX Weather Meteorologist Marrisa Torres said.
Between Sunday and Monday, areas, including Chapel Hill, received more than 10 inches of rain, leading to flooding.
Some of the same areas flooded by Chantal’s leftovers earlier this week are forecast to see up to 3 inches of rain through the rest of the week. With the ground already saturated and more water heading into rivers, this could lead to additional flooding.
The Charlotte metro area is forecast to see between 2 and 3 inches through Sunday.
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Have a backup weather-warning system
This week has been incredibly heartbreaking for multiple states, including Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina, where flooding has claimed many lives and many remain missing after the flooding in Texas. Some of these flooding tragedies occurred overnight when people were least prepared.
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It’s important to have multiple ways to receive severe weather and flooding notifications from the National Weather Service. Going to bed with your volume up on your phone to receive emergency alerts and having a weather radio would ensure that if one method fails, you have a backup.
If you live near a river or waterway, have a flooding emergency plan. These flooding situations occurred quickly. In Texas, the Guadalupe River surged over 20 feet within an hour. For many people, it was too late to leave.