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

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."

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.