Tyrrell storm history

Widespread heavy rain and strong winds developed over the region from the morning of September 13th through the evening of September 15th. Rainfall was generally 3' to 4' over most of the county with a storm total of 4.26' in Gum Neck. Gusty northeast winds developed ahead of Flo…

Across Tyrrell County...winds gusting to hurricane force resulting in numerous trees and power-lines down with power outages. A 3 to 5 foot surge occurred along the Albemarle Sound including the Columbia area. Heavy rainfall resulted in freshwater flooding of roads and low lying …

Winds gusted to hurricane force resulting in a 3 to 5 foot surge along the Albemarle Sound including the Columbia area.

Power outages occurred due to severe storms near Bulls Bay. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Power outages were reported due to severe storms along NC-94 south of Columbia. The time was based on radar data.

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

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

The report came in through mPING.

Dominion Power reports 130 customers without power due to thunderstorm winds blowing down powerlines.

A wintry mix of precipitation produced several impacts . Reports around Columbia indicated 0.20-0.30 inches of freezing rain accretion. In addition to this, 2 to 4 inches of snow and sleet also fell across the region.

Snowfall reports between four to seven inches were found. Snow fell between the afternoon hours on the 21st to the morning hours on the 22nd.

Several CWOP stations recorded heat indices as high as 110 degrees.

Several CWOP stations reported heat indices up to 112 degrees.

A roof was torn off an equipment shelter. The time was based on radar.

A snapped power pole was reported in Gum Neck. The time was based on radar.

Personal weather station at Frying Pan recorded a heat index of 118 degrees.

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.

Power lines were reportedly blown down along the road in Gum Neck.

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 ranged from 3 to 4 inches throughout the county, especially the northern half of the county. Specific totals included 3…

The report was from Mping.

The strong wind caused a tent to collapse in Columbia.

Some tropical storm force wind gusts affected the area during the overnight hours. Power outages resulted from trees and powerlines that were blown down. According to the NC Department of Public Safety, some 1,173 customers were without power across the county.

Trees were blown down on Newland Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Trees were reportedly blown down near the corner of Cross Landing Rd and Chapel Hill Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data.

A 63 mph wind gust was reported at the Alligator River Bridge.

Multiple trees were blown down on Highway 64 about 1 mile west of the Alligator River Bridge. The report was via twitter. The time and exact location was estimated by radar. The damage was a possible tornado.

A mesonet station in Columbia, NC recorded a wind gust of 47 mph at 1739 EST on October 11th.

Widespread snow developed during the evening of January 17th and continued through the early morning of January 18th. Snowfall across the county ranged from 5 to 8 inches with the highest amounts over the eastern sections. Roads were snow and ice covered with hazardous travel con…

Light rain and freezing rain changed to snow during the late evening of January 3rd and accumulated 3 to 5 inches county wide by the early morning hours of January 4th. The snow and ice produced widespread hazardous travel conditions.

Damage was reported near the intersection of Jerry Post Office Road and Swain Road. Minor structural damage occurred to 2 or 3 homes, along with a power line that was downed.

Precipitation initially fell as sleet and freezing rain overnight, then transitioned to a period of snow during the day, with two to three inches falling before the event ended late in the afternoon.

Flooding from heavy rain has flooded numerous roads in Columbia with water beginning to reach a few homes.

Widespread heavy rain and strong winds developed over the region from the afternoon of October 8th through the morning of October 9th. Rainfall was generally 6 to 9 inches over the county with a storm total of 6.82 inches recorded in Gum Neck. The heavy rain produced localized fl…

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.

Up to around an inch of snow fell before changing over to rain during the early morning hours.

Tyrrell County 911 received report of penny sized hail in Columbia.

Snow began during the early afternoon of January 28th and continued into the early morning hours of January 29th. The snow mixed with sleet at times. Total snow accumulations were 3 to 6 inches across the county. Roads were icy for several days during and after the event.

Tropical Storm Andrea moved across the area on the 7th with wind gusts up to 40 mph. This resulted in minor damage mainly to trees.

North Carolina Department of Transportation reported a tree down on Cross Landing Road just east of Creswell.

North Carolina Department of Transportation reported a tree down on Old Columbia Road near Columbia.

North Carolina Department of Transportation reported a tree down on Goat Neck road near the Palmetto-Peartree Reserve in extreme northeastern Tyrrell County.

Maximum wind gusts were estimated up to 50 mph in Tyrrell County. Storm surge was estimated from 1 to 2 feet along the southern Albemarle Sound. Storm total rainfall was estimated around 5 Inches, and no damage was reported in the county.

Trees down along Highway 94 northwest of Kilkenny.

Tyrrell County 911 center reported trees down with power outages and pea size hail on Legion Beach Road and Riverneck Road near Legion Beach.