Washington storm history

Widespread snow developed during the evening of January 17th and continued through the early morning of January 18th. Snowfall across the county ranged from 3 to 5 inches with the highest amounts over the eastern sections. Roads were snow and ice covered with hazardous travel con…

Several days of very heavy rain led to widespread flooding across Washington County. Numerous small streams flooded causing many acres of crops to be damaged. High water did minor damage to a few homes along Highway 64 from near Plymouth to Scuppernong. Five deaths, near Creswell…

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

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

Severe drought plagued Washington County through the first half of May, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Reports of 2 to 3 inches of sleet and snow fell. In addition to this, a light glaze of freezing rain was also noted on top of trees.

Widespread three to six inches of snow fell between the afternoon of the 21st and the evening of the 22nd.

Several CWOP stations recorded heat indices as high as 112 degrees.

Several CWOP stations reported heat indices up to 115 degrees.

The hail report was relayed from social media.

Dominion Power reported outages near Pea Ridge due to thunderstorm winds.

Tideland EMC reported trees blown down on powerlines on Ephesus Church Rd. The time was based on radar.

Pocosin Lakes heat index peaked at 118 degrees.

Dime to quarter size hail fell near Creswell, according to an mPING report.

The report was from Mping. 1-inch tree limbs were broken, along with shingles blown off a roof.

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.

A 43 mph wind gust was measured at a home weather station near Roper.

Trees were blown down across the road on NC Highway 32S, just south of the split with Highway 45.

Hail up to the size of ping pongs was reported in addition to strong microburst winds.

A damage survey found evidence of a microburst due to a severe thunderstorm. Several large tree limbs were snapped, and a few trees blown down, including one that fell on a pickup truck. Extensive crop damage was found in the area as well.

Ten to 12 power poles were blown down, blocking Highway 99. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Dispatch reported a couple of large trees blown down across the road in Creswell. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Multiple trees were blown down on the northwest side of Phelps Lake near Newland Rd. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Trees were blown down along Shore Dr, on the southwest side of Phelps Lake.

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 5 inches throughout the county. Specific totals included 5 inches in Plymouth. Many roads remained sno…

Multiple trees were blown down in Pettigrew State Park. Some trees had their tops snapped off.

Golf ball sized hail fell along Albemarle Beach Rd. The report was relayed via Washington County EMA.

Rain changed to snow after midnight and several hours of moderate snow occurred across the county through daybreak. Snowfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches across the county and many roads were snow covered through the early to mid morning hours.

Some tropical storm force wind gusts affected the area during the overnight and early morning hours. A peak wind gust of 52 MPH was recorded at Roper at 5:45 AM EDT.

Trees were blown down in multiple locations around Creswell. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Photos indicate that metal siding and a roof was partially blown off of a farm building.

Trees were reportedly blown down near Highway 45 and Highway 32.

Powerlines were blown down at Wilson St and Hyman Ln.

Trees were blown down on 8th St.

A large tree was blown down on Styons Rd.

A sign was blown down near Davenport Forks Rd and Alligood Rd.

Rain changed to snow during the evening of February 20th and ended during the early morning hours of February 21st. Snowfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches were reported across the county.

Pocosin Lakes gusted to 55 mph at 7:17 AM EDT.

Water covered roads throughout Washington County.

Trees were blown down on Highway 32.

Golf ball size hail was reported at the Vernon G James Research Center west of town.

The hail fell at 347 Shore Drive in Creswell.

A peak wind gust of 49 mph was measured at a personal weather station near Creswell at 10:18 PM EDT.

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 5' to 7' over most of the county with a storm total of 6.67' in Plymouth. Gusty northeast winds developed ahead of Flo…

Numerous trees were blown down near Phelps Lake. The time was estimated based on radar.

Quarter size hail fell.

Trees were downed on Long Ridge Rd and Highway 64. The time was estimated by radar.