Firefighters were seen performing water rescues in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Sunday evening. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

These events damage homes and businesses, raise insurance costs, and endanger lives. Emergency crews respond as '1,000-year' flood devastates North Carolina first appeared on The Cool Down.

Tropical Storm Chantal caused significant flooding and road closures across central North Carolina, particularly in Chatham and Orange Counties. Local states of emergency were declared in several counties, and roughly 120 roads remained closed as of Monday afternoon.

Days after deadly flooding in North Carolina from Tropical Depression Chantal, the flooding threat has returned, with more heavy rain expected to fall over the Carolinas.

At least 8 people are dead and flood rescues are ongoing after Tropical Storm Chantal dropped 12 inches of rain across parts of 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.

The storm flooded roads, downed trees and stranded residents across the central part of the state. It is headed northeast toward Washington, D.C., and Maryland.

Governor Stein gave updates on recent flooding in central North Carolina and highlighted the ways to stay safe during ongoing flooding. “I am grateful to the first

N.C. state troopers responded after a vehicle was swept away in floodwaters, and the body of an 83-year-old woman was found inside.