Chantal may have just been a tropical storm, but it caused serious impacts inland in North Carolina, marking yet another billion-dollar weather disaster so far in 2025.
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- Tropical storm Chantal made landfall south of Myrtle Beach and moved into North Carolina.
- Two fatalities were reported: one in Orange County and another in Chatham County due to floodwaters. 10s
- Chantal caused substantial flooding, with over five inches of rain in some areas. 45s
- Estimated economic damage from the storm is between $4 and $6 billion. 1m 15s
- Infrastructure, including roads and bridges, was damaged or washed away and will require rebuilding. 1m 48s