Coastal Flood in Tyrrell, North Carolina

Coastal Flood October 4, 2015 – October 5, 2015 · Tyrrell, North Carolina

What the National Weather Service wrote

Persistent northeast winds led to high water over southern portion of Albemarle Sound producing coastal flooding over the northern part of Tyrrell County. Water levels were 2 to 4 feet above normal flooding several roads, some in Columbia.

The wider storm

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 603284. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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