Tornado and Flash Flooding in North Carolina, October 8 to 13, 2016

Name: Tornado and Flash Flooding in North Carolina, October 8 to 13, 2016
Start: 2016-10-08T01:00
End: 2016-10-13T00:00
Location: North Carolina

October 8 to 13, 2016 · NWS RAH · 74 events in 31 counties and zones

Hurricane Matthew skirted by the North Carolina coast on October 8, 2016, dropping torrential rainfall of 8 to 15 inches and producing wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph across Central and Eastern North Carolina. The large swath of 8 to 15 inches of rain across Eastern and Central North Carolina, caused devastating and life threatening flash flooding, that evolved into major and record setting river…

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 34 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
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The toll

Deaths: 16
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $692 million
Crop damage: $170 million
Events: 74

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS RAH wrote it up.

Matthew’s inland flood waters resulted in 11 direct fatalities within the WFO RAH CWA, approximately $686 million in property damage to flooded homes and businesses, and $150 million in crop damage. Countless roads and highways were underwater, along with with numerous roads washed out, including sections of Interstates 95 and 40. Besides the 11 direct fatalities, at least 3 indirect fatalities also occurred.

In addition, the associated strong wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph resulted in 1 fatality, when a tree fell onto a moving vehicle. Finally, the associated EF-1 tornado in Wayne County resulted in $75 thousand in property damage.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Raleigh, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Oct 7, 8:40 PM EST, 4 hours 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 7, 8:40 PM EST, 4 hours 20 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
940 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2016

.SYNOPSIS...
A moist flow from the southeast into North Carolina will persist
tonight. Hurricane Matthew will track along or just off the coast of
South Carolina and southeast North Carolina through Saturday night.
A cold front will cross our region Sunday night through early
Monday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING/...
As of 940 PM Friday...

The center of Hurricane Matthew was located about 50 miles ESE of
St. Simons Island GA at 9 pm, moving nearly due northward toward the
central coast of SC but expected to take a northeasterly turn as it
approaches the Hilton Head Island area. The fringe effects of the
hurricane have already been felt throughout the day in NC with a
long moist Atlantic fetch and broad deep moist upglide contributing
to widespread light rain or drizzle for much of the day. But the
outer bands of heavier rain associated with Matthew are already
starting to move into southern portions of the forecast area, and
this trend will hold through the night with moderate to heavy
rainfall spreading across central and eastern NC from the south, in
line with the earlier forecast. A focus of the heaviest precip NW of
the center appears increasingly likely with strengthening upper
divergence in a band over the NC Coastal Plain, and if this is as
intense as the ECMWF/GFS depict, we could see isolated extreme
rainfall totals (above the already-concerning expectations of 5-12
inches from Raleigh to the south and east) over the Coastal Plain
and far eastern Piedmont and Sandhills late tonight through mid
afternoon Sat. No change at this time to the flash flood watch or to
the wind advisory, as winds accelerate from the NE with pronounced
widespread gustiness starting late tonight. -GIH

1025 MB surface high pressure was centered across interior New
England this afternoon and ridges southwest into the Mid Atlantic
and Piedmont of Virginia and the Carolinas. A coastal front is
observed across the coastal region of the Carolinas as well. The
easterly flow across the region was pushing a warmer airmass with
temperatures in the upper 70s to near 80 west up and over the CAD
wedge an has generated areas of rain and rain showers. Convection
allowing models indicate that the shower activity should continue
into the evening hours and then become more focused across the
Piedmont region toward midnight. More widespread rain and rain
showers, more directly associated with the tropical cyclone,
will spread north from SC during the predawn hours. Rainfall
amounts though daybreak may approach 2 inches near the SC border
to an inch in most other locations with perhaps a half inch to an
inch to the northeast near Roanoke Rapids.

Steady east to northeast winds at around 10 to 15 MPH with gusts
toward 20 MPH will be the rule for the evening into the overnight.
As Matthew draws closer, the wind field associated with the
tropical cyclone will overspread the area with sustained winds of
20 MPH and gusts to near 35 MPH will move into the Southern
Piedmont and Sandhills region during the predawn hours. Given this
and increasing winds on Saturday, a Wind Advisory has been issued
for the Southern Piedmont, Sandhills, the Coastal Plain and the
eastern Piedmont including Wake County from midnight through
Sunday.

Lows tonight will range in the lower 60s in the Triad to the
around 70 in the Coastal Plain.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 AM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY/...
As of 345 PM Friday...

...Threat of life threatening flooding increasing across the
Sandhills and Coastal Plain of NC as ideal setup for enhanced
tropical rain becomes established...

...More northward track of Matthew results in stronger wind gusts
which has increased the threat of power outages...

It is important to note that the explicit impacts from Matthew
regarding precipitation totals and especially wind magnitudes are
highly dependent on the tropical cyclone track. Given that the
guidance from the NHC and NWP continue to trend northward and
wetter today, we have made a notable increase to precipitation
amounts and winds.

The biggest threat and impact arises from the potential for extremely
heavy rain with amounts forecast to exceed 10 inches across the
southeastern and eastern portions of the CWA. The setup for
tremendous rainfall associated with a non-land falling tropical
cyclone are nearly ideal.

The combination of an approaching tropical cyclone with deep
tropical moisture, a coastal front and a cold air damming air mass
in the Piedmont providing an enhance region of ascent northward of
the tropical cyclone and the approach of an upper trough and cold
front that will lead to a left of track precipitation distribution
should lead to storm total rain amounts that range near a foot
across Sampson County. Heavily leaned on WPC QPF guidance to
produce storm total rain amounts of 9-12+ inches across Sampson,
Wayne and Cumberland Counties. Rain amounts will range between 4
and 8 inches across the remainder of the Coastal plain, eastern
Piedmont and Southern Piedmont. A total of 3 to 6 inches can be
expected in the Triangle with a less significant 1 to around 2
inches in the Triad. Given these amounts, the Flash Flood Watch
has been expanded northward to include Wake County and portions of
the northern Coastal Plain and the Southern Piedmont. These rain
fall amounts will likely lead to Flash flooding and river
flooding with dam breaks possible. Additional hydrologic details
are contained in the Hydrology section below.

Given the more northward adjustment to track of Matthew, central
NC is likely to be enveloped by a larger portion of the TC wind
field. Accordingly we have increased the magnitudes of the wind
and wind gusts and issued a Wind Advisory for a portion of the
area. Maximum wind gusts should range around 50 MPH across Sampson
County with wind gusts in excess 40 MPH possible to the southeast
of U.S. 1. Given wet soils and the potential for a prolonged
period of wind gusts that will extend into Sunday afternoon, we
are concerned that a fair number of trees and power lines could
be downed, especially Saturday afternoon and evening. Strong wind
gusts may linger will into Sunday despite clearing and drying as
stronger winds aloft are mixed downward. -Blaes
&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As of 914 PM Friday...

Underneath shortwave ridging aloft, a strong +1030 mb sfc high will
ridge down the east coast in the wake of Matthew, with associated
strong cold air advection bringing Central NC its first real taste
of fall, as a cool and dry airmass settles into the area for the
first half of the work week. Low-level thicknesses are forecast to
fall to 1340-1350 meters(20 to 30 meters below normal)both Monday
and Tuesday mornings, which historically produces min temps down
into the lower to mid 40s. If this happens it will be the first time
many areas see sub 50 degree readings since early May 2016. Highs
Monday and Tuesday in the mid 60s to lower lower 70s.

Upper ridge over the region will begin to breakdown and shift east
of the area by mid to late week, allowing a dry cold front to
approach the area from the nw late Thursday. Airmass will undergo
slow modification in advance of this front, warming back up to
seasonable readings Wednesday and Thursday, with temps potentially
cooling back down to below normal Friday and into the weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
As of 751 PM Friday...

Adverse aviation conditions will prevail through the forecast
period.

Easterly upglide atop the low-level cool air wedged east of the
mountains will continue to support IFR to LIFR ceilings across the
area this evening and overnight with periods of light rain and/or
drizzle.

By daybreak, the outer most rainband associated with Hurricane
Matthew will advance north into southern portions of the forecast
area, impacting KFAY first and will then spread north towards KRDU
and KRWI between 15 to 18z. These areas will then see a 12
to 15 hour period of moderate to heavy rainfall across the area,
continuing into the evening before tapering off from west to east
overnight. Expect IFR to LIFR conditions to persist with no
improvement throughout the day. Additionally, NELY winds will begin
to increase during the predawn hours, peaking between 18z Saturday
to 06z Sunday. Expect wind gusts of 30 to 35 kts at KRDU and KRWI,
with the strongest winds at KFAY, potentially gusting as high
as 45 kts.

Both rain and wind intensity will not be as high at KGSO and KINT,
but they will continue to see IFR to LIFR ceilings throughout the
day on Saturday with wind gusts of 20 to 25 kts.

In the wake of Hurricane Matthew moving out into the Atlantic,
breezy, High pressure will build east into the area Sunday and
Sunday night bringing a west to east return to VFR conditions.
Breezy north/northwesterly winds will persist through
Sunday afternoon.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
As of 1220 PM Friday...

Discussion for the southern Coastal Plain, Sandhills, and
southwestern Piedmont:

Antecedent conditions - heavier rain today has been concentrated
mainly over the southwest Piedmont and western Sandhills counties.
Rainfall across this area has ranged up to nearly 1.5 inches,
effectively saturating areas from Raeford west to Albemarle and
Wadesboro. Only a few tenths of an inch have fallen over eastern
Hoke, northern Cumberland, and southern Harnett counties, which
were the areas which received 8 to 10+ inches of rain late last
week.

Rainfall from Matthew late tonight through Saturday night is
expected to range from 6 to 10 inches over these areas, with
perhaps 10+ inches over far southern Cumberland and Sampson
counties. The heavier rainfall is expected during the day
Saturday, and as tropical rainfall rates can exceed 2 inches per
hour, flash flooding could occur quickly, especially in urban
areas. Rainfall will drain quickly into local streams and into low
lying areas, and travel may be hindered by extensive flooding well
into Sunday.

Larger rivers which could reach flood stage include the lower Cape
Fear, Neuse, Black, and possibly the Tar. Of particular concern is
the Little River, which runs across northern Cumberland county.
Flooding is more likely on the Little river and a flood warning has
been issued for the Little river at Manchester, where the river
could exceed moderate flood stage as it is still high from record
flooding last week. A number of dams in Hoke, Cumberland and
southern Harnett county affected by the heavy rain last week also
remain vulnerable due to weakened structures and high water levels.

&&

.RAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flash Flood Watch through Sunday afternoon for NCZ011-026>028-
041>043-073>078-083>086-088-089.
Wind Advisory from midnight tonight to 6 PM EDT Sunday for
NCZ011-026>028-041>043-073>078-083>086-088-089.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Hartfield
NEAR TERM...Hartfield/BLAES
SHORT TERM...BLAES
LONG TERM...CBL
AVIATION...CBL
HYDROLOGY...MLM

Hazardous weather outlook, Oct 7, 2:20 PM EST, 10 hours 40 minutes before

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
320 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2016

NCZ011-026>028-041>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-081000-
HALIFAX-FRANKLIN-NASH-EDGECOMBE-WAKE-JOHNSTON-WILSON-STANLY-
MONTGOMERY-MOORE-LEE-HARNETT-WAYNE-ANSON-RICHMOND-SCOTLAND-HOKE-
CUMBERLAND-SAMPSON-
320 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2016

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLASH FLOOD WATCH.
   WIND ADVISORY.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

PLEASE LISTEN TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR GO TO WEATHER.GOV ON THE
INTERNET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS.

   FLASH FLOOD WATCH.
   WIND ADVISORY.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
NIGHT.

NCZ008>010-023>025-038>040-081000-
GRANVILLE-VANCE-WARREN-ALAMANCE-ORANGE-DURHAM-DAVIDSON-RANDOLPH-
CHATHAM-
320 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

PERIODS OF RAIN... HEAVY AT TIMES... WILL AFFECT THE AREA TONIGHT
THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY. STORM TOTAL RAINFALL OF 3 TO 6 INCHES IS
EXPECTED. MINOR FLOODING IS LIKELY... ESPECIALLY IN URBAN AND
POOR DRAINAGE AREAS. WINDS WILL STRENGTHEN FROM THE NORTHEAST TO
15 TO 25 MPH WITH PERIODIC GUSTS TO 30 TO 40 MPH... WITH THE
STRONGEST WINDS SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT. THIS MAY LEAD TO A
FEW DOWNED TREES IN THE SATURATED SOILS.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED SATURDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
NIGHT.

NCZ007-021-022-081000-
PERSON-FORSYTH-GUILFORD-
320 PM EDT FRI OCT 7 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

WIDESPREAD HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT EXPECTED.

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 85 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 06:01 UTC.

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Event by event

30 flash flood, 29 strong wind, 9 flood, 5 high wind, 1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Edgecombe

When: October 8, 1:00 AM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Edgecombe County, 0.98 mi SSW of Whitakers to 3.53 mi NW of Speed
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.106, -77.725

Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, with several washouts reported on secondary roads. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flash Flood, Wilson

When: October 8, 1:00 AM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Wilson County, 2.17 mi NNE of Elm City to 1.44 mi NE of Penders Xrds
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.830, -77.857

Torrential rainfall of 9 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, with several washouts reported on secondary roads. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flash Flood, Halifax

When: October 8, 1:00 AM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Halifax County, 7.95 mi W of Summit to 1.5 mi N of Tillery
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.468, -77.963

Heavy rainfall of 5 to 8 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, with several washouts reported on secondary roads. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flash Flood, Harnett

When: October 8, 1:00 AM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Harnett County, 1.02 mi WSW of Pineview to 3.49 mi SSW of Duncan
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.316, -79.097

Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, especially across eastern portions of the county. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flash Flood, Nash

When: October 8, 2:00 AM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Nash County, 1.08 mi WNW of Middlesex to 1.18 mi W of Aventon
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.788, -78.236

Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, with several washouts reported on secondary roads. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with multiple water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Strong Wind, Moore

When: October 8, 9:00 AM EST
Where: Moore forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.311, -79.481 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree fell on house in Foxfire, at 1 Quail Court.

Flash Flood, Cumberland

When: October 8, 9:45 AM EST to October 9, 7:59 AM EST
Where: Cumberland County, 6.02 mi WNW of (Fbg)ft Bragg to 5.98 mi ESE of Linden
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.196, -79.102

Torrential rainfall of 12 to 15 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. The heavy rains caused at least 8 dams to breach in Cumberland County. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, including portions of Interstate 95. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flash Flood, Sampson

When: October 8, 10:00 AM EST to October 9, 12:29 AM EST
Where: Sampson County, 2.88 mi SSE of Garland to 1.74 mi S of Spiveys Corner
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Deaths: 0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.740, -78.388

Torrential rainfall of 10 to 14 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. The heavy rains caused flash flooding on several creeks. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles. A 30 year old Garland man died when his vehicle hydroplaned and struck a tree near N.C. 411.

High Wind, Wayne

When: October 8, 10:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Wayne forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.364, -78.004 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Wayne County, including on homes, cars, power lines and damage to structures. Numerous customers lost power in Wayne County as a result of the high winds.

High Wind, Cumberland

When: October 8, 10:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Cumberland forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1.0 million
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.049, -78.827 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Cumberland County, including on homes, cars, power lines and damage to structures. Numerous customers lost power in Cumberland County as a result of the high winds.

High Wind, Hoke

When: October 8, 10:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Hoke forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.017, -79.237 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Hoke County, including on homes, cars, power lines and damage to structures. Numerous customers lost power in Hoke County as a result of the high winds.

High Wind, Sampson

When: October 8, 10:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Sampson forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.992, -78.371 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Sampson County, including on homes, cars, power lines and damage to structures. Numerous customers lost power in Sampson County as a result of the high winds.

High Wind, Scotland

When: October 8, 10:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Scotland forecast zone
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.841, -79.480 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Scotland County, including on homes, cars, power lines and damage to structures. Numerous customers lost power in Scotland County as a result of the high winds.

Flash Flood, Hoke

When: October 8, 10:00 AM EST to October 9, 12:29 AM EST
Where: Hoke County, 0.86 mi WSW of Ashmont to 0.45 mi E of Sanatorium
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $3.1 million
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.066, -79.385

Heavy rainfall of 9 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well. Flooding damaged approximately 433 structures throughout the county, resulting in $3.1 million in property damage.

Flash Flood, Scotland

When: October 8, 10:00 AM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Scotland County, 0.9 mi W of Green Pond to 3.27 mi NW of Scotch Grove
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $3.0 million
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.778, -79.636

Heavy rainfall of 8 to 10 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well. Flooding damaged approximately 294 structures throughout the county, resulting in $3.0 million in property damage.

Flash Flood, Moore

When: October 8, 10:00 AM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Moore County, 1.28 mi NW of Robbins to 5.94 mi NE of Carthage
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $3.9 million
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.444, -79.615

Widespread heavy rainfall of 4 to 8 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well. Flooding damaged approximately 838 structures throughout the county, resulting in $3.9 million in property damage.

Strong Wind, Wake

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Wake forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.790, -78.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Wake County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Over 100,000 customers lost power in Wake County as a result of the strong winds. One fatality occurred due to a tree falling on a car near Sunset Lake as an individual was driving home.

Strong Wind, Johnston

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Johnston forecast zone
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.518, -78.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of around 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Johnston County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Over 100,000 customers lost power in Johnston County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Nash

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Nash forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.967, -77.986 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Nash County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Nash County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Edgecombe

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Edgecombe forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.913, -77.597 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Edgecombe County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Edgecombe County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Halifax

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Halifax forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.258, -77.652 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Halifax County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Halifax County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Franklin

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Franklin forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.083, -78.286 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Franklin County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Franklin County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Warren

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Warren forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.397, -78.107 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Warren County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Warren County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Harnett

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Harnett forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.369, -78.869 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Harnett County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Harnett County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Durham

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Durham forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.036, -78.876 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Durham County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Durham County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Lee

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Lee forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.475, -79.171 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Lee County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Lee County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Moore

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Moore forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.311, -79.481 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Moore County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Moore County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Orange

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Orange forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.061, -79.121 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Orange County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Orange County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Granville

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Granville forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.304, -78.653 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Granville County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Granville County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Vance

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Vance forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.365, -78.408 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Vance County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Vance County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Chatham

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Chatham forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.703, -79.255 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Chatham County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Chatham County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Alamance

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Alamance forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.044, -79.399 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Alamance County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Alamance County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Wilson

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Wilson forecast zone
Measured: 45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.705, -77.919 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Wilson County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Wilson County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Stanly

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Stanly forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.312, -80.251 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Stanly County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Stanly County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Anson

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Anson forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 34.974, -80.103 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Anson County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Anson County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Randolph

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Randolph forecast zone
Measured: 35 kt (40 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.710, -79.806 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Randolph County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Randolph County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Montgomery

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Montgomery forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.333, -79.905 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Montgomery County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Montgomery County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Guilford

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Guilford forecast zone
Measured: 30 kt (35 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.080, -79.789 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph resulted in multiple reports of trees down across Guilford County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Some customers lost power in Guilford County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Forsyth

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Forsyth forecast zone
Measured: 30 kt (35 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.131, -80.256 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph resulted in multiple reports of trees down across Forsyth County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Some customers lost power in Forsyth County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Davidson

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Davidson forecast zone
Measured: 30 kt (35 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.793, -80.213 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph resulted in multiple reports of trees down across Davidson County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Some customers lost power in Davidson County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind, Person

When: October 8, 11:00 AM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where: Person forecast zone
Measured: 30 kt (35 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.390, -78.972 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph resulted in multiple reports of trees down across Person County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Some customers lost power in Person County as a result of the strong winds.

Flash Flood, Wake

When: October 8, 12:00 PM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Wake County, 2.12 mi WSW of Purnell to 0.71 mi WNW of Barham
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $66 million
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.014, -78.607

Heavy rainfall of 7 to 10 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Roads all throughout the county were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles. Flooding damaged approximately 2503 structures throughout the county, resulting in $65.5 million in property damage.

Flash Flood, Richmond

When: October 8, 12:00 PM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Richmond County, 2.41 mi W of Ellerbe to 1.73 mi NNE of Hoffman
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $45,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.073, -79.823

Widespread heavy rainfall of 5 to 8 inches caused flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood, Alamance

When: October 8, 12:00 PM EST to 9:29 PM EST
Where: Alamance County, 1.15 mi SSE of Saxapahaw to 1.35 mi NE of Kimesville
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.935, -79.322

Widespread heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches caused minor flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood, Johnston

When: October 8, 1:00 PM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Johnston County, 2.24 mi ESE of Hardy Xrds to 3.05 mi SSE of Benson
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.463, -78.581

Torrential rainfall of 9 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. The heavy rains caused flash flooding on several creeks. Numerous roads closed due to flooding, including portions of Interstate 40, between exit 319 and Exit 325. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with multiple water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flash Flood, Wayne

When: October 8, 1:00 PM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Wayne County, 2.78 mi NNE of Pinkney to 3.56 mi WNW of Eureka
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Deaths: 0 direct, 1 indirect
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.553, -78.043

Torrential rainfall of 12 to 15 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. The heavy rains caused flash flooding on several creeks. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flash Flood, Lee

When: October 8, 1:00 PM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Lee County, 6.67 mi WNW of Tramway to 0.89 mi N of Northview
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $535,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.480, -79.332

Widespread heavy rainfall of 6 to 8 inches caused flash flooding on several roads across the county. Flooding damaged approximately 36 structures throughout the county, resulting in $535 thousand in property damage.

Flash Flood, Anson

When: October 8, 1:00 PM EST to 6:29 PM EST
Where: Anson County, 2.54 mi WSW of Ansonville to 2.35 mi NNE of Lilesville
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.106, -80.162

Widespread heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: October 8, 1:00 PM EST to 6:29 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, 0.95 mi NE of Steeds to 1.49 mi ENE of Coggins Mine
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.481, -79.790

Widespread heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood, Stanly

When: October 8, 1:00 PM EST to 6:29 PM EST
Where: Stanly County, 1 mi N of Richfield to 1.3 mi N of Badin
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.484, -80.273

Widespread heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches caused minor flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Tornado, Wayne

When: October 8, 1:50 PM EST to 1:53 PM EST
Where: Wayne County, 1.91 mi SSE of Bests to 1.51 mi SSW of Bests
Rating: EF0
Path length: 0.93 mi
Path width: 250 yd
Property damage: $75,000
Crop damage: $25,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 35.323, -77.862

Numerous softwood trees were blown down, snapped and uprooted along Highway 70 in Wayne county. Otherwise, several buildings sustained minor roof damage, a camper was damaged when it was lifted off the ground, one billboard was destroyed, and several fences were blown down and blown away.

Strong Wind, Johnston

When: October 8, 1:53 PM EST
Where: Johnston forecast zone
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 35.518, -78.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree was reported down on a house just to the west of Clayton.

Strong Wind, Wake

When: October 8, 2:00 PM EST
Where: Wake forecast zone
Measured: 39 kt (45 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.790, -78.650 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Multiple trees were reported down on cars and power lines near New Hope.

Flash Flood, Orange

When: October 8, 2:00 PM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Orange County, 1.95 mi N of Etland to 1.53 mi NNE of Occoneechee
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.108, -79.165

Heavy rainfall of 4 to 5 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county, with numerous road closures. Flooding damaged the first floor of 5 buildings in Chapel Hill.

Flash Flood, Durham

When: October 8, 2:00 PM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Durham County, 2.11 mi SSW of Rougemont to 4.69 mi ENE of Bahama
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.193, -78.948

Heavy rainfall of 5 to 6 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county, with numerous road closures.

Flash Flood, Chatham

When: October 8, 2:00 PM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Chatham County, 4.02 mi NW of Farrington to 3.24 mi N of Merry Oaks
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.836, -79.076

Widespread heavy rainfall of 6 to 8 inches caused flash flooding on several roads across the county. Cedar Lake Road was washed out.

Flash Flood, Guilford

When: October 8, 2:30 PM EST to 10:44 PM EST
Where: Guilford County, 0.94 mi NW of Guilquarry to 0.63 mi SW of Monticello
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.240, -79.991

Widespread heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches caused minor flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood, Forsyth

When: October 8, 2:30 PM EST to 10:44 PM EST
Where: Forsyth County, 2.28 mi NE of Tobaccoville to 1.67 mi ENE of Dennis
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.255, -80.354

Widespread heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches caused minor flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood, Warren

When: October 8, 3:00 PM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Warren County, 2.79 mi W of Paschall to 2.72 mi WNW of Elams
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.525, -78.220

Heavy rainfall of 5 to 7 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county, causing numerous creeks to overflow their banks. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, with multiple water rescues from people trapped in vehicles.

Flash Flood, Granville

When: October 8, 3:00 PM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Granville County, 4.37 mi S of Virgilina to 4.77 mi N of Bullock
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.488, -78.757

Heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches flooded several roads across the county.

Flash Flood, Vance

When: October 8, 3:00 PM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Vance County, 1.75 mi N of Townsville to 3.85 mi ENE of Townsville
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.525, -78.426

Heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county, with several road closures.

Flash Flood, Person

When: October 8, 3:00 PM EST to October 9, 12:44 AM EST
Where: Person County, 1.97 mi SSW of Cunningham to 0.9 mi N of Triple Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.504, -79.093

Heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused flooding across several roads across the county.

Flash Flood, Randolph

When: October 8, 3:00 PM EST to 10:44 PM EST
Where: Randolph County, 0.49 mi NNW of Archdale to 2.42 mi SSW of Liberty
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.927, -79.972

Widespread heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches caused minor flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood, Davidson

When: October 8, 3:00 PM EST to 10:44 PM EST
Where: Davidson County, 0.61 mi ENE of Arnold to 0.91 mi NNE of Thomasville
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 35.902, -80.270

Widespread heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches caused minor flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Strong Wind, Johnston

When: October 8, 6:00 PM EST
Where: Johnston forecast zone
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 35.518, -78.366 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A 100 foot tall hardwood tree, approximately two to three feet in diameter, was uprooted and blocking Landmark Road, just west of White Memorial Church Road.

Flood, Sampson

When: October 9, 12:30 AM EST to October 13, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Sampson County, 1.85 mi NNE of Newton Grove to 1.89 mi ESE of Delway
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $4.1 million
Crop damage: $25 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.273, -78.332

Torrential rainfall of 10 to 14 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional rainfall upstream caused all-time record major flooding along the Black River near Tomahawk. Flooding damaged approximately 657 structures throughout the county, resulting in $4.1 million in property damage and and at least $25 million in crop damage. Numerous roads were flooded all througout the county. U.S. 701 was flooded going into both Newton Grove and Garland, and N.C. 24 was flooded between Turkey and Clinton. N.C. 24 was closed at the county line in Autryville, with water flowing over the bridge. Bonnetsville Road, between Salemburg and The Avenue was washed out. Washed-out areas were also on Edmond Matthis Road, Bass Lake Road, Mount Moriah Church Road, Five Bridge Road, Fleet Cooper Road and numerous others. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flood, Johnston

When: October 9, 12:45 AM EST to October 13, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Johnston County, 2.12 mi NW of Drug Store to 1.72 mi WSW of Archer
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Deaths: 4 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $25 million
Crop damage: $20 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.617, -78.611

Torrential rainfall of 9 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional 5 to 6 inches of rainfall upstream caused all-time record major flooding along the Neuse River Basin. Flooding damaged approximately 1,160 structures throughout the county, resulting in $24.7 million in property damage,|and $20 million in crop damage. Numerous streets and roads were reported flooded, causing sinkholes to form, including a large sinkhole at mile marker 334 on Interstate 40. The flooding resulted in 4 direct fatalities. A 19 year old female died when her car was swept away by flood waters into Hannah Creek on Interstate 95 at mile marker 83, near Four Oaks. A 30 year old male died when his vehicle was swept off the road when attempting to drive through flood waters on Cornwallis road near NC Highway 42. A 67 year old male died when his vehicle was swept away when attempting to go across a flood-covered bridge on Highway 210 near Galilee Road. A 51 year old male died when he was swept away while walking. The body was found 3 days later in a water-filled ditch on NC Highway 96, south of the Meadow community.

Flood, Wayne

When: October 9, 12:45 AM EST to October 13, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Wayne County, 2.55 mi N of Pinkney to 3.06 mi NW of Eureka
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Deaths: 2 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $121 million
Crop damage: $25 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.557, -78.069

Torrential rainfall of 12 to 15 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional rainfall upstream caused all-time record major flooding along the Neuse River near Goldsboro. Flooding damaged approximately 5,092 structures throughout the county, resulting in $120.8 million in property damage and and at least $20 million in crop damage. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with more than 125 people rescued from trapped homes and vehicles. There were 2 direct fatalities when a 54 year old male and a 47 year old female when their vehicles were swept away by flood waters along Wayne Memorial Drive near County Day Road.

Flood, Nash

When: October 9, 12:45 AM EST to October 13, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Nash County, 1.63 mi NNW of Middlesex to 0.98 mi W of Aventon
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $213 million
Crop damage: $20 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.803, -78.228

Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused major flooding along the Tar River Basin. Flooding damaged approximately 1,761 structures throughout the county, resulting in $213.4 million in property damage, and $20 million in crop damage. Numerous streets and roads were reported flooded, with several washouts reported on secondary roads.

Flood, Edgecombe

When: October 9, 12:45 AM EST to October 13, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Edgecombe County, 0.76 mi SSE of Whitakers to 0.8 mi NE of Leggett
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $69 million
Crop damage: $20 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.110, -77.716

Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused major flooding along the Tar River Basin. Flooding damaged approximately 3,493 structures throughout the county, resulting in $69.1 million in property damage, and $20 million in crop damage. Numerous streets and roads were reported flooded, with several washouts reported on secondary roads.

Flood, Wilson

When: October 9, 12:45 AM EST to October 13, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Wilson County, 1.43 mi NNE of Elm City to 0.79 mi ENE of Penders Xrds
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Deaths: 2 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $32 million
Crop damage: $20 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.818, -77.857

Torrential rainfall of 9 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused major flooding along the Tar River Basin, and along Contentnea Creek. Flooding damaged approximately 1,174 structures throughout the county, resulting in $32.3 million in property damage, and $20 million in crop damage. Numerous streets and roads were reported flooded, with several washouts reported on secondary roads. The flooding resulted in 2 direct fatalities. A 51 year old female died when the car she was driving was swept off the road in rushing floodwaters along N.C. Highway 581 between Renfro Road and Rock Ridge. A 65year old male died when his car was swept away by swift water in a creek near the 6400 block of Good News Church Road near Saratoga.

Flood, Halifax

When: October 9, 12:45 AM EST to October 13, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Halifax County, 3.71 mi W of Summit to 2.57 mi NNE of Tillery
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: $74 million
Crop damage: $20 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.463, -77.886

Heavy rainfall of 5 to 8 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused moderate flooding along Fishing Creek near Enfield. Flooding damaged approximately 311 structures throughout the county, resulting in $73.5 million in property damage. Numerous streets and roads were reported flooded, with several washouts reported.

Flood, Harnett

When: October 9, 12:45 AM EST to October 11, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Harnett County, 0.64 mi SSE of Duncan to 1.49 mi NE of Angier
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage: $9.1 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.562, -78.874

Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused moderate flooding along the Cape River Basin. Flooding damaged approximately 744 structures throughout the county, resulting in $9.1 million in property damage. Numerous streets and roads were reported flooded, including Interstate 95 near Dunn, with several washouts reported on secondary roads. The flooding resulted in 1 direct fatality. A 74 year old man died when he drove past a barricade near Carolina Drive and was swept away into a flooded creek.

Flood, Cumberland

When: October 9, 8:00 AM EST to October 13, 12:00 AM EST
Where: Cumberland County, 3.54 mi WSW of (Fbg)ft Bragg to 4.26 mi NE of Wade
Cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Deaths: 2 direct, 2 indirect
Property damage: $62 million
Crop damage: $20 million
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.153, -79.059

Torrential rainfall of 12 to 15 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. The heavy rains caused at least 8 dams to breach in Cumberland County. Additional rainfall upstream resulted in major flooding at both the Little River at Manchester and Cape Fear at Fayetteville. Flooding damaged approximately 4,050 structures throughout the county, resulting in $62.1 million in property damage and and at least $20 million in crop damage. There was more than 700 swift water rescues in Cumberland County alone. The flooding resulted in 2 direct fatalities. A 81 year old female was found dead inside her vehicle in the 100 block of Rhodes Pond Road. After flood waters receded, a 53 year old male was found less than 100 yards away from his vehicle near the Clinton Road exit on the southbound side of I-95. There were also 2 indirect fatality. A 63-year-old man died several days later from a pre-existing health condition after he was unable to refill his prescription medication due to flooded and impassable roadways. The second indirect fatality occurred several weeks later when a construction equipment operator died while repairing an earthen dam damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The victim was operating a Bobcat when the equipment overturned, trapping him underwater at McFayden Lake.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

Event	Date	Age	Sex	Where	Kind
Flash Flood, Sampson	2016-10-08	30	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Indirect
Strong Wind, Wake	2016-10-08		Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flash Flood, Wayne	2016-10-08	30	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Indirect
Flood, Johnston	2016-10-09	51	Male	Outside/Open Areas	Direct
Flood, Johnston	2016-10-09	19	Female	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flood, Johnston	2016-10-09	30	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flood, Johnston	2016-10-09	67	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flood, Wayne	2016-10-09	54	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flood, Wayne	2016-10-09	47	Female	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flood, Wilson	2016-10-09	65	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flood, Wilson	2016-10-09	51	Female	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flood, Harnett	2016-10-09	74	Male	Unknown	Direct
Flood, Cumberland	2016-11-29	40	Male	Heavy Equipment/Construction	Indirect
Flood, Cumberland	2016-10-12	63	Male	Other	Indirect
Flood, Cumberland	2016-10-09	81	Female	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct
Flood, Cumberland	2016-10-09	53	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct

What these are

Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Strong Wind: Non-thunderstorm winds below high wind criteria that nonetheless caused damage or casualties.
High Wind: Sustained non-thunderstorm winds of 40 mph or more for an hour, or gusts of 58 mph or more.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Every storm in North Carolina in 2016 Every state in 2016 This day in weather history The tornado archive for North Carolina, 2016 Warnings in North Carolina, October 2016

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 663508, 663523, 663530, 663537, 663497, 663569, 663376, 663368, 663503, 663533, 663534, 663535, 663536, 663566, 663567, 663573, 662031, 662032, 662033, 662034, 662035, 662359, 662360, 662361, 662362, 662363, 662364, 663371, 663372, 663373, 663374, 663375, 663377, 663381, 663383, 663492, 663493, 663494, 663495, 663498, and more.