Coastal Flood — Eastern Hyde, North Carolina

2009-11-27 · Eastern Hyde, North Carolina

Event narrative

Portions of Ocracoke Village was flooded from the Pamlico Sound with water levels 2 to 3 feet higher than normal.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front swept offshore during the morning of November 27th. Gusty west to northwest winds in the wake of the front produced minor sound-side flooding over portions of the Outer Banks.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 202948. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.