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Chantal's Floods Displace Residents, Spark 50+ Rescues

7/8/2025

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Devastating floods from Tropical Depression Chantal have wreaked havoc in central North Carolina, displacing over 60 residents and necessitating more than 50 daring water rescues in Chapel Hill. The Eno River surged past 25 feet, leading to widespread road closures and leaving over 34,000 customers without power. Officials caution that travel remains perilous as recovery efforts unfold.

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Devastating floods from Tropical Depression Chantal have wreaked havoc in central North Carolina, displacing over 60 residents and necessitating more than 50 daring water rescues in Chapel Hill. The Eno River surged past 25 feet, leading to widespread road closures and leaving over 34,000 customers without power. Officials caution that travel remains perilous as recovery efforts unfold.