Flood — Hyde, North Carolina

2015-10-02 · near Ocracoke Is Arpt, Hyde, North Carolina

Event narrative

Highway 12 north of Ocracoke flooded form combination of heavy rain and coastal flooding. Ferry service is stopped until road is reopened.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure south of eastern North Carolina combined with strong high pressure to the north produced strong onshore flow October 2nd through the 5th. These onshore winds led to locally heavy rain and significant coastal flooding in many areas. Large swells from distant Hurricane Joaquin also enhanced waves along the coast leading to very rough surf.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 603276. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.