A flood watch was in effect July 7 for several states, including Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. "Storm total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with local amounts up to 6 inches, is expected," the Weather Prediction Center said in a 5 a.m. ET update. "An elevated risk for flash flooding will continue."

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

Chantal continues to dissipate as it moves into the Northeast, but it dropped over half a foot of rain in areas between Greensboro and Raleigh, NC.