Tropical Storm Chantal formed on Saturday as it slowly moved in the Atlantic toward the Carolinas, according to the National Weather Service.

ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Tropical Storm Chantal has left a devastating impact on Alamance County. The storm brought heavy rain, winds and flooding to many areas of the county. In response, the county has set up a call center to answer questions about the storm and its impact. The call center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Orange County and nearby areas experienced between five and nine inches of rainfall, causing significant flooding as Chantal moved through.

A 71-year-old Haw River man has been identified as one of the victims who lost their lives as a result of flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal, according to the

On the heels of Tropical Depression Chantal, climatologists are warning that storms like it could become more common.

At least six people were killed as the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal descended on central North Carolina, officials said this week. Chantal brought heavy localized flooding to the region, destroying homes and businesses throughout Orange,

According to the city, the Graham-Mebane Water Treatment Plant is still being repaired due to the tropical storm.

Chantal, now a tropical depression, is expected to bring heavy rainfall to multiple states along the east coast on Monday, July 7.