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.

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.

Several parts of North Carolina and Georgia faced severe flash floods on Wednesday, with radars indicating a possible tornado approaching Durham. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued multiple Flash Flood Warnings across central NC and metro Atlanta. Locals said some of them were stranded in cars and roads filled up with water.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For the past few days, torrential rains have hit many in the North Carolina mountains and Upstate. This pattern will keep repeating through the weekend along with the chance for isolated flooding or flash flooding.

Recent flash flooding in Texas​, New Mexico​ and North Carolina​ is highlighting the extreme danger of these natural disasters and the need to be prepared.

Central North Carolina faces widespread power outages and flooding due to Tropical Depression Chantal. Over 32,000 residents are affected.