Western Currituck storm history

An offshore low pressure system brought gusty northeast winds to coastal areas October 28. A peak observed wind gust of 50 mph (43 knots) was recorded at the Carova Beach Fire Department mesonet station. Peak wind gusts were lower, around 40 mph, in inland portions of Currituck C…

Strong northeast winds developed due to a coastal low lingering offshore on October 12. Winds frequently gusted to 40-50 mph between 3 AM and 4 PM EST on October 12. There was a peak wind gust of 51 mph at the Carova Beach Fire Department mesonet and 40 mph at the Currituck Count…

Although Hurricane Erin passed well offshore on August 21, the wind field was so large that northerly winds gusted to 30 to 40 miles per hour from 3 AM EST through 4 PM EST. A peak gust of 38 mph was observed at the Currituck County Airport ASOS around 5 AM.

A heatwave impacted western Currituck County on July 27. Heat indices reached 110-115 degrees with high temperatures in the mid 90s and dew points in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

A prolonged heatwave impacted western Currituck over the course of three days from June 23 to 25. Each day, heat indices reached 105 to 115 degrees with most areas peaking around 110 degrees. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s and dew points in the mid to upper 70s were als…

Snowfall ranged 5 to 14 inches across inland Currituck county. The emergency manager measured 14 inches of snow 2 NNW of Currituck, NC.

Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 8 inches across western Currituck County. A snowfall total of 7.5 inches was reported 1 mile (E) from Grandy.

Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23 into early Sunday morning, September 24. The combination of high pressure to the north and Ophelia resulted in strong northeast, e…

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one half inch and three inches across the county. Snowfall total of 3.0 inches was reported at (4 NW) Moyock. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at (4 WSW) Moyock. Snowfall total of 1.0 inch was reported at Grandy.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and seven inches across the county. Snowfall total of 7.0 inches was reported at (3 NNW) Moyock. Snowfall total of 6.5 inches was reported at (0.6 E) Grandy. Snowfall total of 6.0 inches was reported at Waterlily.

Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 45 knots.

Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported at (4 NW) Moyock. Snowfall total of 1.8 inches was reported at (1.8 SSE) Moyock.

Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced significant structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gust of 48 knots (55 mph) was measured at (1.6 NW) Moyock.

Strong south to southeast winds associated with Tropical Storm Isaias resulted in moderate (perhaps some locally major) tidal flooding over portions of western Currituck county.

Wind gust of 56 knots (64 mph) was measured at Mesonet Station 1329W (3 E) Knotts Island.

Three inch tree limbs were broken. Power poles were broken at (1 S) Knotts Island.

Snowfall totals ranged from one half inch to three inches across the county. Moyock (3 NW) reported 2.5 inches of snow.

Very strong northeast to north winds associated with Hurricane Dorian produced tidal anomalies between 2.5 and 3.5 feet over the northeast North Carolina Coastal Waters. This caused moderate to major coastal flooding over portions of Currituck county. Duck reached 7.20 feet MLLW …

Hurricane force wind gusts downed several power lines and trees, snapped power poles, produced some structural damage, and caused numerous power outages in the county. Shingles were blown off the roof of a house in (3 SE) Munden.

Several trees were downed and there was minor structural damage.

The very strong winds downed trees, produced minor structural damage, and caused power outages.

Snowfall totals ranged between three inches and ten inches across the county. Harbinger and Powells Point reported 10.0 inches of snow. Jarvisburg (1 NW) reported 7.0 inches of snow. Grandy reported 6.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals ranged between three inches and eight inches across the county. Very strong north to northwest winds of 30 to 45 mph affected the area, producing blowing snow and poor visibilities. Grandy reported 3.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall totals were generally between 1 inch and 4 inches across the county. Sleet and freezing rain also occurred. Moyock (3 NW) and Currituck (1 SSE) reported 3.5 inches of snow. Coinjock reported 2.5 inches of snow.

The very strong winds downed numerous trees, some onto homes, and caused some power outages. Wind gust of 54 knots (62 mph) was measured at ONX. Other wind gusts were estimated to around 70 mph.

Rain bands associated with Tropical Storm Hermine produced generally 1 to 4 inches of rainfall across the county. Wind gust of 40 knots was measured at Currituck Airport (ONX). Tropical storm wind gusts caused minor tree and structural damage.

Freezing temperatures between 25 and 28 degrees occurred. The average duration was around 10 hours. Widespread damage to fruit trees and bushes was noted across the county. Winter wheat, barley, and hay grasses were also damaged.

Snowfall totals were generally between 1 inch and 2 inches across the county.

Snowfall totals were generally 1 inch or less across the county. A trace of ice also occurred.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one inch and three inches across the county. Jarvisburg reported 1.0 inch of snow.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one half inch and two inches across the county. Ice amounts ranged between one quarter inch and one half inch. Grandy and Coinjock reported 1.5 inches of snow.

Rain bands associated with Hurricane Arthur produced generally one to two inches of rainfall across portions of the county. Wind gust of 37 knots was measured at Jarvisburg. Wind gust of 35 knots was measured at ONX.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one half inch and one inch across the county.

Snowfall reports of 6.5 inches to 8.0 inches were reported across the county with 8.0 inches occurring in Grandy and Moyock.

Snowfall amounts were generally between two inches and four inches across the county. Currituck and Moyock reported 4.0 inches of snowfall.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one and two inches across the county. Currituck reported 2.0 inches of snow.

High temperatures ranged from the mid 90s to lower 100s and low temperatures ranged from the mid 70s to lower 80s across the county from July 5th through July 8th.

Tropical storm force winds and Hurricane force wind gusts knocked down numerous trees and power lines, as well as caused some structural damage. In addition, heavy rains contributed to minor crop damage. A 3 to 4 foot surge was observed on the eastern shore of the county adjacent…

Snowfall amounts were generally between two and four inches across the county. Moyock reported 4.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall amounts were generally between five and eleven inches across the county. Moyock reported 10.0 inches of snow.

Snowfall amounts were generally between one inch and two inches across the county. Moyock reported 1.8 inches of snow.

Tree was downed on a mobile home near Poplar Branch.

Snowfall amounts were generally between three and five inches across the county. Currituck reported 4.0 inches of snow.

Several streets, homes and businesses were flooded in low lying areas of the county close or directly exposed to the Currituck Sound.

Several streets, homes and businesses were flooded in low lying areas of the county close or directly exposed to the Currituck Sound. Moyock experienced the heaviest flooding due to rising Sound waters. Moyock area had 3 neighborhoods that flooded, and flood water going into some…

Snowfall amounts between one half inch and two inches occurred across portions of the county. Grandy reported 2.0 inches.

One tenth to one half inch of snow was reported across portions of the county. Moyock reported 0.3 inch.

Tropical Storm Hanna produced heavy rain and gusty winds across much of the county. Several trees were downed.