Flash Flood — Durham, North Carolina

2024-09-27 · near West Durham, Durham, North Carolina

Event narrative

A vehicle was trapped in floodwaters on Lakewood Avenue near South Street.

Wider weather episode

Hurricane Helene weakened to a strong tropical storm on the morning of 27 September across northeast Georgia. Helene continued to track to the west and northwest into the Tennessee Valley. Widespread rainfall totals of 2-4 inches of rain fell over central North Carolina, along with wind gusts of 25-45 mph. Additionally, four tornadoes occurred, with the strongest an EF3, touching down over Rocky Mount in Nash County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1216537. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.