Authorities in North Carolina continued this Monday with water rescue and search efforts in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Chantal, which made landfall on Sunday, causing unprecedented flooding in the center of the state.

Although Chantal dissipated on the morning of Monday, dumped up to 6 inches of rain, displacing scores of families and closing more than 120 roads, including one section of Highway 902.

A Chatham County woman died Sunday after driving into floodwaters and was swept more than 100 feet off the road, the State Highway Patrol said.

Rivers rose rapidly: The Eno River near Durham rose more than 20 feet in less than six hours, and the Haw River rose from 2 feet to nearly 30 feet in 13 hours, causing floodwaters to overflow.

Alamance, Moore and Orange counties declared states of emergency. Additionally, more than 22,000 customers remained without power Monday afternoon, and the city of Hillsborough issued a boil water notice as the swollen river overwhelmed the local treatment plant.

Governor Josh Stein urged people to follow the guidance of authorities and avoid flooded roadways.

Meanwhile, Chantal continues to move northeast with flood watches in effect from Virginia to New Jersey, and more heavy rain is expected in cities including Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City in the coming hours.