Chantal, North Carolina and Tropical Storm
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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.
Ready for another round of heavy rain and possible strong storms? Pop-up storms are possible again today for parts of North Carolina after widespread flash flooding in the Piedmont Triad Wednesday night.
This week's flood warnings mark the latest chapter in a period of intense rainstorms that have affected North Carolina, as well as much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Earlier in the week,