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Fourth North Carolina flooding death reported as crews locate body of missing Chatham County boater

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Fourth North Carolina flooding death reported as crews locate body of missing Chatham County boater

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.

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Five flooding-related deaths reported in North Carolina from Tropical Storm Chantal

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Five flooding-related deaths reported in North Carolina from Tropical Storm Chantal

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.

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Alamance County businesses grapple with the aftermath of historic flooding

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Alamance County businesses grapple with the aftermath of historic flooding

In the aftermath, many local businesses are wondering what to do next or are getting creative to keep the money flowing. MEBANE, N.C. — The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal caused historic flooding in Alamance County on Sunday evening — flooding so bad that it was still impacting businesses nearly 24 hours after the last raindrops fell. In the aftermath, many local businesses wonder what to do next or get creative to keep the money…

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Roads closed, people without homes: Focus turns to cleanup after flood damage from Chantal

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Roads closed, people without homes: Focus turns to cleanup after flood damage from Chantal

Central North Carolina communities are still recovering from the impact of Tropical Depression Chantal, which left devastating flooding in its wake, especially in Alamance, Durham, Chatham, Orange, Moore and Person counties. On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Stein will tour some of the hardest-hit areas, including Lake Michael Park in Mebane, to survey flood damage. According to Duke Energy, there are more than 5,000 power outages across the state, and improvement since more than 30,000 outages during…

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Chadbourn family urging NCDOT to address persistent flooding issues in their area

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Chadbourn family urging NCDOT to address persistent flooding issues in their area

7 minutes ago CHADBOURN, NC (WWAY) — Tropical Storm Chantal swept through the Cape Fear over the Fourth of July weekend, bringing flooding and a tornado in the Kings Grant area of Wilmington. One area of the Cape Fear that received significant rainfall was the town of Chadbourn. One couple. Holly and Corey Floyd woke up early Sunday morning to an all-too familiar sight. “I lifted the blind up and I just couldn’t believe all…

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Latest: Gov. Josh Stein to visit park in Alamance County to survey flood damage from Chantal

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Latest: Gov. Josh Stein to visit park in Alamance County to survey flood damage from Chantal

Live updates after Tropical Depression Chantal dropped heavy rain in central North Carolina late Sunday, leaving devastating flooding in its wake, especially in Durham, Chatham, Orange, Moore and Person counties. A flood warning is in effect for a large part of central North Carolina until 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. What to know Latest 8:00 p.m.: On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Stein will visit Lake Michael Park in Mebane to survey flood damaged caused by Tropical Storm…

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Person County family seeks helping finding mother missing amid flash floods

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Person County family seeks helping finding mother missing amid flash floods

A Person County family is asking for help finding a missing woman. Monica Butner, 58, was last seen Sunday night. Butner’s family said she left her home in Person County to go to work in Orange County, which had devastating flash flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal. Search efforts are underway for Butner. Authorities found Butner’s car on Wilkerson Road after it got submerged in flood waters. There was no sign of Butner. Butner’s family is…

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Latest: 4 tornadoes touched down Sunday, 43 roads closed across NC due to flooding from Chantal

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Latest: 4 tornadoes touched down Sunday, 43 roads closed across NC due to flooding from Chantal

Live updates after Tropical Depression Chantal dropped heavy rain in central North Carolina late Sunday, leaving devastating flooding in its wake, especially in Durham, Chatham, Orange, Moore and Person counties. A flood warning is in effect for a large part of central North Carolina until 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. What to know Latest 5:30 p.m.: The North Carolina Department of Transportation reported 43 roads closed across the state from flooding. The total was down from…

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Latest: 4 tornadoes touched down Sunday, 120 roads closed across NC due to flooding from Chantal

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Latest: 4 tornadoes touched down Sunday, 120 roads closed across NC due to flooding from Chantal

Live updates after Tropical Depression Chantal dropped heavy rain in central North Carolina late Sunday, leaving devastating flooding in its wake, especially in Durham, Chatham, Orange, Moore and Person counties. A flood warning is in effect for a large part of central North Carolina until 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday. What to know Latest 5 p.m.: The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes touched down on Sunday in central North Carolina. Raleigh Executive Jetboat in Sanford…

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Chapel Hill condo complex devastated again by flooding, this time from Chantal

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Chapel Hill condo complex devastated again by flooding, this time from Chantal

Some people in the town of Chapel Hill lost everything during Sunday’s flooding. Video footage from Chapel Hill showed cars strewn across a parking lot, furniture toppled and doors off hinges. At the Camelot Village condominium complex at 130 South Estes Drive, Vanessa Byrd said it’s her second time dealing with flooding. Byrd said she had to crawl out of a bedroom window to escape the flooding. Camelot Village residents said despite the well-known flash…

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Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods

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Debate erupts over role job cuts played in weather forecasts ahead of deadly Texas floods

24 seconds ago Texas flooding (Photo: WPLG Local 10/MGN) WASHINGTON (AP) — Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump’s deep staffing cuts to the National Weather Service could endanger lives. After torrential rains and flash flooding struck Friday in the Texas Hill Country, the weather service came under fire from local officials who criticized what they described as inadequate forecasts, though most in the Republican-controlled state stopped short…

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Latest: 120 roads closed across NC due to flooding from Chantal, Carrboro Public Works building destroyed

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Latest: 120 roads closed across NC due to flooding from Chantal, Carrboro Public Works building destroyed

Live updates after Tropical Depression Chantal dropped heavy rain in central North Carolina late Sunday, leaving devastating flooding in its wake, especially in Durham, Chatham, Orange, Moore and Person counties. What to know Latest 2:30 p.m.: Leaders with the town of Carrboro held a news conference on Monday afternoon to discuss flooding. Public Works Director Kevin Belanger said the Carrboro Public Works Facility at 100 Public Work Drive had 3.5 feet of water over the…

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Do homeowners' and renters' insurance policies typically cover flood damage?

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Do homeowners' and renters' insurance policies typically cover flood damage?

North Carolina Flood Insurance said most homeowners insurance policies only cover damage caused by threats like fires, windstorms, hail, lightning, and theft. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Areas in Texas are under a major disaster declaration following deadly flooding that killed nearly 90 people over July Fourth weekend.  Meanwhile, North Carolina officials declared an emergency in multiple counties due to the impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal, which led to flooding in the central and eastern parts of…

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North Carolina relief organizations respond to deadly Texas flooding

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North Carolina relief organizations respond to deadly Texas flooding

Here’s how to help victims of catastrophic flash floods in Central Texas. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — North Carolina-based humanitarian and mutual aid organizations are heading to Central Texas with truckloads of food and supplies to aid folks affected by the deadly flash floods.  The death toll from the devastating floods has risen significantly since raging floodwaters first slammed central Texas on Friday morning.  What began as reports of 70 fatalities has now climbed to 82…

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Flooding from Chantal’s remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina

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Flooding from Chantal’s remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina

5 minutes ago An employee surveys the damage at the Great Outdoor Provision Co. after it was flooded during tropical storm Chantal, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward) CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Heavy rain and flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal forced dozens of people to flee their homes in central North Carolina, officials said Monday. The Chapel Hill Fire Department and neighboring agencies completed more than…

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