Tropical Storm Chantal Causes Multiple Deaths, Record Flooding in North Carolina

Tropical Storm Chantal caused severe flooding in central North Carolina in early July 2025, resulting in multiple fatalities, including three in Chatham County where an 83-year-old woman died after her car was submerged. The storm dumped nearly 12 inches of rain in 24 hours, leading to record flooding along the Haw River and prompting states of emergency in Alamance, Moore, Orange, and Person counties. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein confirmed ongoing efforts to verify the total number of deaths, with at least four fatalities reported so far. The storm's heavy rainfall followed historic flooding in Texas that caused over 100 deaths, highlighting increasing flood risks across the region. In addition to flooding, the state faced high heat indexes prompting heat advisories, and isolated severe storms with damaging winds and heavy rain were expected in the following days. Authorities continue to monitor and respond to the aftermath of Chantal while addressing related public safety concerns.