Flash Flood — Pender, North Carolina

2023-08-31 · near Bells Xrds, Pender, North Carolina

Event narrative

Reports that Scott Road is closed due to high water between Highsmith Road and Highway 210. Time estimated via crest unit streamflow maximum.

Wider weather episode

Tropical Storm Idalia moved northeast across southeast North Carolina bringing flooding from heavy rain and storm surge, a few tropical storm force wind gusts and tornadoes late August 30 into August 31. Previously the storm was a Category 4 hurricane. weakening to Category 3 as it made landfall near Perry, Florida. Locally all sustained tropical storm force winds remained offshore.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1131413. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.