Coastal Flood — Eastern Dare, North Carolina

2018-03-02 · Eastern Dare, North Carolina

Event narrative

Strong west winds produced high water levels over the eastern portion of the Pamlico Sound producing significant sound-side flooding of Outer Banks Dare County. Water levels reached 2 to 3 feet above ground level in spots flooding and closing some roads. Water reached a few residences and businesses with up to one foot of inundation reported. Areas most impacted extended from Rodanthe south to Hatteras Village.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure passed just to the north of eastern North Carolina on March 2nd then continued to deepen while only slowly moving offshore March 3rd and 4th. This system produced very strong west winds as it passed just to the north of the area and then gusty north winds for several days as it lingered well to the northeast. The long duration of strong winds led to significant coastal flooding and ocean over-wash along the Outer Banks.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 737858. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.