Tropical Storm Chantal Causes Major Flooding Issues Across Central NC
Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal led to significant flooding across central North Carolina, forcing more than 60 people from their homes and prompting over 50 water rescues, officials said Monday.
Floodwaters poured into apartments, shopping centers, and parking lots throughout the Chapel Hill area. The Chapel Hill Fire Department, along with neighboring agencies, carried out dozens of rescues as water levels rose quickly over the weekend.
More than 34,000 power outages were reported statewide Monday morning. Officials warned residents to use caution as damage assessments continue.
Chantal is expected to move northeast through the Mid-Atlantic and toward New England early this week.
The Eno River crested early Monday at Durham at 25.63 feet, surpassing the previous record of 23.6 feet, according the National Water Prediction Service’s website.
The Haw River crested at 32.5 feet, the second highest river stage ever recorded at the Town of Haw River.
Source: AP News
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