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Chantal’s Remnants Spread Flood Risk From North Carolina Into Mid-Atlantic

Flood watches now cover Virginia, Maryland and Delaware with crews still conducting emergency rescues and damage assessments.

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Chantal, which was a tropical storm, became a tropical depression on Sunday morning after it moved over land.
Flood damage in the Town of Southern Pines, North Carolina on July 6, 2025. Credit: Town of Southern Pines

Overview

  • Tropical Depression Chantal continues moving northeast, triggering flash flood warnings across central North Carolina into Virginia, Maryland and Delaware.
  • Chapel Hill Fire Department and partner agencies have completed over 50 water rescues and remain on standby as waters encroach on homes and roadways.
  • River gauges report the Eno River cresting at a record 25.63 feet and the Haw River reaching its second-highest level before both began to recede.
  • States of emergency in Moore and Orange counties support coordinated response efforts after record rainfall and infrastructure damage.
  • More than 34,000 customers in North Carolina remain without power as crews work to restore electricity and assess widespread damage.