Hurricane (Typhoon) — Western Dare, North Carolina

2004-08-03 · Western Dare, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

Hurricane Alex, a category two storm with 100 mph sustained winds, brushed the Outer Banks of North Carolina during the late morning to early afternoon hours on August 3rd. The most significant impacts occurred along the Outer Banks from Ocracoke to Buxton where winds gusted to near 100 mph and soundside flooding was estimated between 4 to 6 feet. Winds and storm surge resulted in damage to over 100 homes and businesses. Nearly 500 cars were completely flooded on Ocracoke, and in the Hatteras Village area with damage estimated near 7.5 million dollars. Storm surge along the coast, along the lower reaches of the Neuse and Pamlico Rivers, and across other counties adjacent to the Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds were estimated at 1 to 3 feet where no significant damage occurred. The first outer rainbands began affecting the area during the early morning hours and continued through the day. Four to eight inches of rainfall was estimated across eastern Craven and Carteret Counties extending northeast and including Dare and Hyde counties. Freshwater flooding was reported across Craven and Carteret Counties. There were no reported tornadoes.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5421460. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.