Storm Surge/Tide in Eastern Hyde, North Carolina

An unseasonable and strong Nor'easter buffeted the North Carolina coast on the 6th with damaging wind gusts, torrential rain, high surf, and coastal flooding. Winds were sustained as high as 45 to 55 mph with wind gusts to 80 mph across coastal counties of Eastern North Carolina. Water levels rose four to six feet above normal along Pamlico Sound, and the lower reaches of the Neuse River. Storm total rainfall amounts ranged from 4 to 7 inches.During the peak of storm, the Diamond buoy reported 20 foot waves. Moderate beach erosion was reported along the Outer Banks.