Tropical Storm Chantal causes up to $6 billion in damage
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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 is the first storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season to threaten the U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts 13 to 19 named storms this year, of which 6-10 ...
Orange County and nearby areas experienced between five and nine inches of rainfall, causing significant flooding as Chantal moved through.
Local business owners help clean flooded and damaged stores along the streets of downtown Mebane. MEBANE, N.C. — As downtown Mebane continues to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Chantal, several business owners haven't just reopened their doors - they've offered neighbors a helping hand.
A 71-year-old Haw River man has been identified as one of the victims who lost their lives as a result of flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal, according to the
On the heels of Tropical Depression Chantal, climatologists are warning that storms like it could become more common.
Governor Stein surveyed storm damage in NC and thanked first responders, as efforts to restore utilities and roads continue post-storm.
Tropical Storm Chantal caused four deaths and extensive flooding in central NC. Victims included residents swept away in vehicles and a boater at Jordan Lake. Governor Stein pledged storm aid and praised emergency responders' efforts.