Tropical Storm Chantal Unleashes Heavy Rain on Carolinas After Overnight Landfall, Flash Flood Threat Continues
Tropical Storm Chantal Unleashes Heavy Rain on Carolinas After Overnight Landfall, Flash Flood Threat Continues
Tropical Storm Chantal has made landfall in South Carolina, bringing significant rainfall and escalating flash flood threats to parts of the Carolinas this Sunday, July 6, 2025. The storm, which recorded maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kph), moved over South Carolina overnight into early Sunday, having been located approximately 65 miles (105 kilometers) east of Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday night.
Rain bands from Chantal are currently drenching coastal areas, with the National Hurricane Center issuing warnings for continued heavy rainfall across the coastal plain of the Carolinas through Monday. Forecasts indicate total rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters), with isolated amounts potentially reaching up to 6 inches, prompting increasing concerns for widespread flash flooding. While Chantal is expected to weaken rapidly following its landfall, residents in affected areas are urged to remain vigilant for dangerous flood conditions.
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