North Carolina, flash flood
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Flash floods swept through parts of central North Carolina on Tuesday, inundating streets in Burlington, Alamance County, as dramatic videos showed torrents of water rushing through neighborhoods. The flooding comes as flash flood warnings remain in effect for Winston-Salem in Forsyth County and Greensboro in Guilford County.
Daily thunderstorm chances begin to ramp back up on Thursday with localized flash flooding possible along with steamy highs in the 90s.
Several historic and deadly flash flooding events have occurred in the U.S. just within the month of July alone. Experts talk about what factors are increasing the risks.
The National Weather Service urged people to avoid travel if a flash flood warning was in place for their area.
Raleigh and Central North Carolina Brace for Stormy Week with Flash Flood Risks and Highs over 100°F
Central North Carolina faces a humid and stormy week with flash flood risks, according to the National Weather Service.
Central North Carolina was hit by severe flooding from Tropical Depression Chantal remnants, prompting dozens of water rescues Sunday into Monday.
Another flash flood warning is in effect for northeastern Chatham County until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Locations that could experience flash flooding include Durham, Pittsboro, Seaforth Boat Dock, Crosswinds Boating Center, Jordan Lake State Recreational Area, Jordan Lake, Crosswinds Campground and Fearrington, according to the NWS.
A week of heavy rain and severe storms continues tonight in much of the Carolinas. Tropical Storm Chantal was the third named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, damaging much of central North Carolina and leaving many without clean drinking water.