Carteret storm history

A man was pulled from the ocean in the 9000 block of Emerald Isle. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. There were several other water rescues around 2PM. Approximately 10 people were pulled out of the water. Lifeguards said there was a bad rip current and strong undertow th…

A male visiting from Beaverdam, Virginia drowned in a rip current near the Atlantic Beach circle.

A 59 year old male swimming just west of the guarded beach at Fort Macon State Park was caught in a rip current and drowned. His 24 year old son tried to rescue him and nearly drowned, but is OK.

A 21-year old gentleman was reportedly attempting to save others caught in a rip current off the Atlantic Beach on Sunday June 18 has died in the hospital on June 19. This gentleman was among five people who were in distress when Atlantic Beach Fire Department responded to the un…

A 56-year-old man died trying to rescue two teenage girls from a rip current near the Henderson Avenue public beach access in Atlantic Beach, NC.

A 17 year old male died from a rip current near the 7900 block of Emerald Isle. His body was recovered on June 13th.

A 16 year old male was rescued from a rip current near the 7900 block of Emerald Isle on June 10th, 2017. He was in critical condition for over a week, before passing away on Monday, June 19th, around 2:25 am from the rip current drowning.

A 20 year old man was rescued from a rip current off Atlantic Beach on July 11th. He died from complications on July 21st.

A 19 year old male drowned in a rip current.

A man drowned near Emerald Isle after a rip current pulled him out to sea.

A 35 year old male was pulled out to sea in a rip current and drowned near Fort Macon in Atlantic Beach. The man entered the water to try and save two children who were in distress.

Vacationer from Virginia drowned due to a rip current at Cape Lookout National Seashore.

Rip Currents were prevalent along the south facing beaches in Eastern North Carolina with many rescues on this day. One young woman drowned during the afternoon hours.

A 38 year old Virginia man drown while caught in a rip current in Emerald Isle.

Man struck by lightning died 3 days later.

A first ever, county wide mandatory evacuation was issued prior to Florence. Widespread heavy rain and strong winds developed over the region from the morning of September 13th through the morning of September 16th. Rainfall was generally 20' to 25' over the county with a storm t…

Across Carteret County...winds gusted above hurricane force with the highest reading at Cedar Island at 115 mph. High winds resulted in numerous trees and Power-lines down and structural damage. Surge values were 4 to 7 Feet, highest at South River, flooding numerous homes and Bu…

Winds gusted above hurricane force with the highest reading, 115 mph, recorded at Cedar Island. Surges of 4 to 7 Feet, highest at South River, flooded numerous homes and Businesses with major structural damage.

Carteret-Craven Electric COOP reported approximately 133 power outages between Emerald Isle and Cape Carteret, with most of the outages on Emerald Isle. The reported time of the outages coincided with the wind signature on radar.

A farm cage was destroyed, along with a tree blown down on Nine Foot Road. Many large branches were also blown down in the area. The report was relayed by WCTI TV.

Multiple trees were blown down across Emerald Isle.

The large top half of a healthy tree was blown down along Nine Mile Rd, near the intersection of Gales Creek Road and Nine Mile Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Large branches were blown down along Roberts Rd.

A flag pole was snapped at the base. Large tree branch were blown down on a home in the same location of Newport.

Power lines were blown down across the roadway along NC Hwy 101 near Eastmans Creek. Trees were also blown down in the vicinity. The report was relayed via Facebook, with the time estimated based on radar data.

Estimated 50 to 60 mph wind gusts along Highway 24 near Bogue.

The peak wind gust was measured at the Kevin Court Weatherflow station.

Carteret Craven Electric COOP reports multiple power outages on Harkers Island due to wind damage. The radar wind signature aligns with the time of the reported outages.

An NWS storm survey estimates wind speeds around 60 MPH on Harkers Island. Damage at one location consisted of a shed blown on its side, and a porch roof and steps blown about 15 to 25 feet toward the north. Some shingles were also lifted from the south side of the house towards …

A tree was blown down across the road at the intersection of Star Hill Rd and Pine Lake Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Several personal weather stations showed thunderstorm wind gusts of 50 to 60 knots on Harkers Island.

Road under water and reports of flooding by Lowes Hardware and Family Tire in Morehead City.

NWS Employee observed water several inches deep flowing across Nine Mile Road.

The public reported that the intersection of Campen Road and Carraway Drive was under water.

The public reported that Beaufort Manor Drive was under water.

Public reported that Russell Creek Road near the entrance to Deerfield Shores was under water.

Public reported that Firetown Road in Otway was flooded.

Public reported that Community Road in Davis was flooded.

Public reported that the intersection of Merrimon and Laurel Road was impassable.