Flash Flood — Carteret, North Carolina

2024-09-17 · near South Masontown, Carteret, North Carolina

Event narrative

NWS Employee observed water several inches deep flowing across Nine Mile Road.

Wider weather episode

Tropical moisture surged northwards as a developing area of low pressure (PTC #8) off the coast of the Carolinas began to move inland. Heavy tropical rains associated with the low began on the 16th and continued on the 17th across the Outer Banks.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1213353. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.