Flood in Lenoir, North Carolina

Heavy rain from Hurricane Fran moving downstream and a major release of water from a dam near Raleigh combined with a large amount of debris led to serious flooding in Kinston along the Neuse River. The river crested at 23.2 feet, over 9 feet above flood stage. Many roads along the river were flooded including Highway 11 between Highway 70 and Jackson Forks. Water was 2-3 feet deep in Rivermont just south of Kinston. Many residents were evacuated. Several large warehouses containing $24 million of tobacco were inundated resulting in a total loss.