Heavy rain across Raleigh and surrounding areas leads to flooding, headaches for drivers, businesses

The heavy rain that moved through the area Monday night led to dangerous flash flooding from Durham to Raleigh to points further east.

A stretch of Capital Boulevard in Raleigh was submerged by flash flooding. That turned the evening commute into a big mess for many drivers across the Triangle, while some businesses in low-lying areas had to spring into action with the rising water.

“When you saw that your business stuff is getting damaged and you can, it’s nothing in your control that you can stop,” said Anna Asif, owner of Crown Royal Drive, a car dealership…

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