North Carolina, Chantal and Flash Flood
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North Carolina has declared a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Chantal caused severe flooding and at least six deaths.
Severe weather prompts flash flood warning in central North Carolina, warning of hazardous conditions and urging caution.
FEMA determines areas at high-risk for flooding. UNC-Chapel Hill researchers see evidence of additional and repeated flooding outside of these areas in North Carolina.
Flooding in North Carolina prompted water rescues in Chapel Hill and other parts of the state, which saw the Haw River crest at 32.5 feet early Monday.
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ABC11 on MSNChantal brings heavy rain, strong storms causing flooding, damages across central NC: Live RadarRALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall Sunday morning in South Carolina. In addition to soaking parts of the North Carolina coast, bands of heavy rain are expected to impact as far inland as central NC. The area can expect rounds of heavy rain on Sunday morning and again in the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, Raleigh saw nearly an inch and a half of rain in about an hour Thursday afternoon.
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