Flash Flood — Dare, North Carolina

2025-05-15 · near Nags Head, Dare, North Carolina

Event narrative

Stalled vehicles were reported due to high water along South Old Oregon Inlet Road in South Nags Head.

Wider weather episode

A stalled frontal boundary produced thunderstorms, concentrated north of Highway 70, with the greatest coverage along and north of Highway 264. Several storms became severe and produced damaging winds, large hail up to tennis ball size, and an isolated tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1245868. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.