A tragic incident occurred in Orange County, North Carolina, where a woman was discovered deceased on Monday. She was last seen on Sunday night heading to work amidst heavy rainfall caused by Tropical Depression Chantal. The region experienced severe flooding in homes, businesses, and roads in central North Carolina, leading to multiple water rescues and significant damage.
Flash Flood Warnings were issued for various counties in North Carolina and parts of Virginia as the remnants of the storm moved along the East Coast. The storm made landfall as a Tropical Storm near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, before moving through central North Carolina, bringing as much as 9 inches of rain in some areas within 24 hours.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the woman’s tragic fate, revealing that she went missing during the heavy rain on Sunday night. Despite extensive efforts, no other fatalities were reported. A state of emergency was declared in Orange County, prompting water rescues and evacuations. The towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough were also under a state of emergency.
The severe flooding led to road closures, power outages, and evacuations in various counties. The aftermath of the storm continued to impact neighboring states, causing heavy rain and thunderstorms in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. The community rallied together to support those affected by this devastating event.
