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Four days after the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal dropped flooding rains on Central North Carolina, more than 50 roads remained closed Wednesday, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation.

While survivors repair their homes and businesses, this week’s deadly flooding from Chantal raises larger questions about how North Carolina communities get ready for the next major storm.

Impacts of Chantal are being felt across the region, with rain falling across eastern Florida and up to Delaware.

Tropical Storm Chantal weakened into a depression after sweeping inland across South Carolina into eastern North Carolina on Sunday, July 6, though the system still brought a threat of flash flooding and dangerous rip currents.

Flash floods covered roads and filled homes and businesses. As recovery efforts begin, here’s an overview of the aftermath.

Although the town's Boil Water Notice has been lifted, the Water Treatment Plant remains offline after being flooded by the Eno Monday.

Tropical storm warnings were extended up to Surf City, North Carolina, ahead of Tropical Storm Chantal's landfall in South Carolina early Sunday.

Mutual aid groups are looking for volunteers and donations in the wake of historic flooding caused by Tropical Storm Chantal.

Alamance County officials set up a call center for residents with questions about flood damage, water and septic issues and other concerns.