Flash Flood — Wayne, North Carolina

2024-09-27 · near Adamsville, Wayne, North Carolina

Event narrative

Several water rescues were conducted across Wayne County during flash flooding.

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.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (35.3700, -77.9800)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1216545. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.