After Texas, now North Carolina is under water - several counties under flash flood warnings, thousands without power and water

North Carolina is now underwater, just days after Texas was hit by terrible floods. Tropical Depression Chantal swept through the state, leaving a trail of destruction. Several counties are in crisis mode, with emergency crews working around the clock to deal with road collapses, power outages, and tornado damage.

What kind of damage did Chantal cause?

The aftermath of Tropical Depression Chantal, which brought heavy rain on Sunday night and caused severe flooding throughout the region, is still affecting many people in central North Carolina, as per a report by ABC 11.

Until later Monday morning, a number of counties are under Flood Advisories, Flood Watches, and Flash Flood Warnings, and many roads are closed. Following the storms, thousands of people lost power.


Following multiple storms that prompted warnings, thousands of customers in central North Carolina are without power, according to the Duke Energy outage map, as per a report.

Which areas were hit the hardest?

Chatham, Lee, and Moore are just a few of the counties that have been given flood warnings. Moore County has declared a state of emergency, and rescue efforts are still going on.

Moore County

The Tropical Depression Chantal damaged a shopping center in Southern Pines and caused extensive flooding throughout Moore County. Around eight o'clock, the storm began, swiftly filling the parking lot and forcing evacuations. Due to inadequate drainage, the back lot of Southern Pines Planet Fitness turned into a wetland. A dam at the water reservoir at Longleaf Country Club failed, resulting in overflow in nearby ponds and creeks.

Street signs were submerged, and a neighbour's trampoline washed away. Due to the extensive damage caused by the storm, Moore County Board of Commissioners Chair Kurt Cook proclaimed the county to be in a state of emergency until July 9.

Chatham County

With more than 100 roads impacted and a section of NC 902 closed as a result of heavy rain, Chatham County is currently experiencing severe flooding. Rescue personnel were overworked and are still looking for missing people, according to Sheriff Roberson. Authorities are warning locals to drive cautiously around flooded areas and to avoid doing so unless absolutely necessary.

Lee County

The storm's strong winds caused significant damage in Lee County, especially at the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford, where two hangars and airplanes were affected by a potential tornado. A nearby mobile home park also experienced storm-related damage, including downed power lines and trees, though no residents were hurt.

FAQs

Which North Carolina counties are under flood warning?
Chatham, Lee, and Moore counties were among the hardest hit, with Flash Flood Warnings, Advisories, and Watches in effect as of Monday morning.

Is it safe to drive in central NC now?
No, many roads are flooded or damaged. Authorities are urging residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary and to avoid driving through standing water.