Flash Flood — Dare, North Carolina

2024-09-17 · near Duck, Dare, North Carolina

Event narrative

NC DOT webcams show flooding ongoing along NC 12 through Duck, including around the intersections of NC 12 and Hillcrest and NC 12 and Dogwood. Flooding extends into nearby sidewalks and yards.

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 1213363. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.