Martin storm history

Across Martin County...winds gusted to tropical storm force resulting in downed trees and power-lines with sporadic power outages. Storm total rainfall ranged from 11 to 14 inches with flooding of roads and low lying areas. Significant damage occurred to structures and crops.

Severe drought conditions were noted for over half of Martin County from November first through November third according to the US Drought Monitor.

Severe Drought Conditions were noted across over half of Martin County from October seventh through the end of the month according to the US Drought Monitor.

Heat indices peaked at 110 to 115 degrees during the day.

Heat indices peaked in the 110-115 degree range each afternoon.

Martin County 911 Call center relayed reports of several inches of water over the roadway at the intersection of Harry Ayers Rd and Bear Grass Rd.

Late in the afternoon, a supercell thunderstorm moved into southeast Martin County before moving northeastward through Martin and far western Washington Counties. As the thunderstorm moved through Martin County, a tornado touched down in an open field southwest of Jamesville. In …

A combination of public, trained spotter, and emergency management reported a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow impacting the county during the day and into the overnight hours. Widespread snow and sleet reports of two to five inches occurred with freezing rain accumulations …

Multiple spotter reports of three to four inches of snowfall across portions of Martin County which fell between the evening of the 21st and the morning of the 22nd.

Portions of Campbell Hill Road and Spring Green Road flooded and closed.

Corrects the time of the previous flash flood report from Oak City. Delayed report. Martin County 911 center reported high water in Oak City.

Martin County Airport reported heat indices up to 111 degrees.

Martin County school district PIO called to report significant flooding ongoing along Prison Camp Road in Williamston. In that area, cars are flooded with water levels higher than the top of the tires.

Public reported flooded roads at S. McCaskey and S. Park.

A large tree was blown down in Hamilton. The time was estimated by radar.

A large tree was blown down in Williamston. The time was estimated by radar.

Martin County Airport recorded a peak heat index of 114 degrees.

Edgecombe-Martin County Electric Cooperative reported trees on powerlines on Red Oak Fork Rd. outside of Oak City. The time was based on radar data.

A NWS Storm Survey found evidence consistent with straight line winds of 70 to 90 mph in the Smithwick area of southeast Martin County. Numerous softwood and hardwood trees were damaged, uprooted, or snapped, and several structures were damaged, along with significant crop damage…

Photos were received of trees fallen on a trailer. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Numerous customers were without power around, and to the south, of the Williamston area. The time was estimated based on radar data.

The report was from mPING.

Edgecombe-Martin Electric Cooperative reports nearly 80 customers without power around Martin County. The time was estimated based on radar data.

The report of quarter size hail in Williamston was relayed through social media.

A report of a tree blown down was received.

The strong wind gusts damaged a roof in Robersonville.

A roof was ripped off of a commercial building in the 1960 block of Flat Swamp Rd.

The 911 center reported multiple trees blown down along the corner of NC Hwy 903 and Hassell Rd.

Dominion Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Wind gusts were estimated up to 50 to 55 mph.

An area of significant wind damage stretched from the Martin County Airport eastward to the intersection of Hopkins Rd and Highway 125. The damage included trees down, some on cars and homes, damage to lightweight structures and sheds, and damage to a solar farm. The estimated wi…

The county 911 center dispatch reported multiple trees down near Oak City. They also reported that cars were driving into the falling trees.

Multiple trees were reported down in the roadway near the intersection of Piney Grove Church Road and Tice Cemetery Road. The time was estimated by radar.

Multiple trees down in the roadway on North Carolina (NC) 171 near Wainwright Road. The time was estimated by radar.

Around 1000 customers were without power across the county. The 911 center reported limbs and branches down across the county due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Hail slightly larger than a quarter was reported at Inner Banks Beagles and German Shorthair Pointers.

Hail slightly larger than a quarter was reported by Inner Banks Beagles and German Shorthair Pointers.

A few trees were blown down in the Jamesville area near the corner of Swinson Rd and Grey Farm Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Trees were reportedly damaged, along with some siding torn off an outbuilding. Some dime sized hail also occurred with the storm.

A tree fell through a mobile home. The time was estimated based on radar data.

High winds and heavy rain were also reported.

Dispatch reported numerous trees down countywide, but mostly focused over the western and central part of the county. The time was estimated based on radar data.

A wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet changed over to all snow in the evening, with a period of snow throughout the overnight ending before daybreak. Snowfall was generally around 4 inches throughout the county. Specific totals included 4.0 inches in Williamston. Many roads rem…

A tree fell across a truck while traveling along NC HWY 903.

Powerlines were blown down on alt hwy 64 west of Williamston close to Robersons Heating and Air. Powerlines were also blown down within Williamston and on McCaskey Rd and Corey Dr.