North Carolina, 2024

Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in North Carolina, August 6 to 9, 2024

August 6 to 9, 2024 · NWS ILM · 37 events in 6 counties and zones

After making landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida as a Category 1 hurricane on August 5, Debby weakened to a tropical storm as it slowly moved across southeastern Georgia and offshore before making another landfall along the central SC coast between Charleston and Georgetown. The storm then moved northwest to near the SC/NC border and weakened to a tropical depression on August 8 before…

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$69,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
37

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 ILM wrote it up.

After making landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida as a Category 1 hurricane on August 5, Debby weakened to a tropical storm as it slowly moved across southeastern Georgia and offshore before making another landfall along the central SC coast between Charleston and Georgetown. The storm then moved northwest to near the SC/NC border and weakened to a tropical depression on August 8 before quickly becoming a non-tropical low pressure system. The storm's main impact across southeastern NC was flash/river flooding from heavy rainfall but tropical storm force wind gusts, minor coastal flooding, and 3 weak tornadoes also occurred.

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 Wilmington, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 6, 3:04 PM EST, 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 6, 3:04 PM EST, 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
404 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Rainfall will increase in coverage and intensity today through
at least Friday as Tropical Cyclone Debby approaches and
eventually lifts north of the area by late Fri thru Sat.
Historic and life threatening flooding is expected due to the
very slow movement of Debby. The forecast path of the storm
across the forecast area is becoming better established but
still a 30 mile track difference could produce differing
end results. Improving weather and marine conditions expected
during the weekend into next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
The center of Debby is very slowly tracking ENE and will drift over
the shelf waters off the Georgia and southern South Carolina coast
through most or all of tomorrow as a result of weak steering
currents. Wind and wave action has cooled these shelf waters
considerably and this, along with the lack of a convectively active
inner core, will limit how much restrengthening Debby could achieve
before returning to somewhere along the South Carolina coast
sometime on Wednesday night/early Thursday morning. Across the area,
periods of generally light to moderate rain with occasionally
heavier rain showers and isolated thunderstorms will accompany rain
bands lifting north-northwestward through the period as Debby makes
slow northeastward progress. Heavy rainfall training over the same
areas can lead to flash flooding, as was observed earlier today in
Murrells Inlet and the Grand Strand area, but pinpointing exactly
when and where this may occur is difficult to predict given the
structure of Debby. Nevertheless, a HIGH risk for flash-flood-
producing rainfall continues through tomorrow and beyond as tropical
moisture and lift accompanying Debby keep the atmosphere primed for
extremely heavy rainfall rates. Do not cross flooded roadways if you
encounter one. Road washouts or a weakened subsurface that cannot
support a vehicle are a concern and can be difficult or impossible
to see, even during the day.

Temperatures will follow a very muted diurnal trend due to the
showers and extensive cloud cover, although subsidence between bands
could lead to thinner clouds which permit several degrees of warming
before another band knocks temperatures down. Lows in the middle 70s
and highs in the low 80s are forecast.

&&

.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT/...
T.S. Debby is expected to be meandering off the SC coast into
Wednesday night as it remains cut off from any significant steering
flow. Although the GFS remains an outlier with a further south and
west track than most other guidance through Thursday, the official
NHC guidance continues to show that the center will move slowly
north into northeast SC Thursday morning, continuing slowly into
central NC by Friday morning. It should begin to accelerate to the
northeast by Friday afternoon/evening as a H5 trough/closed low
swings across the upper Midwest. Extreme to catastrophic flooding
remains a primary concern in association with this slow moving
system. Periods of torrential rain are likely, particularly
Wednesday night into Thursday night as bands of heavy rain wrap
around on the eastern and northern sides of the circulation
center.

Temps will remain in a relatively tight diurnal range Wednesday
night through Thursday night, with lows in the low to mid 70s, and
highs in the lower 80s. By Friday, temps should climb into the mid
80s as winds turn SW ahead of a cold front. Will decrease PoPs from
categorical Thursday night to likely on Friday. Rainfall
shouldn't be as widespread Friday, however with the frontal
boundary draped to our west across the central Carolinas, do
expect radar to still be active.

&&

.LONG TERM /SATURDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Deep moisture will be pushing off the northeast Saturday morning as
remnants of Debby lift rapidly towards New England. The front should
push to the coast by late Saturday, perhaps stalling just offshore,
as upper flow turns westerly. Convection should resume a more
typical diurnal trend through the period, with scattered afternoon
and evening showers/tstms possible each day.

&&

.AVIATION /20Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Challenging TAF period is expected with variable ceilings and
visibilities depending on where rain bands from Debby end up
tracking. In general, MVFR cigs and vis will dominate through
this evening with brief periods of VFR cigs/vis possible
between bands and IFR cigs/vis where heavier rain showers
occur. Thunder is possible along the coast, but trying to pin
down any period when it is more likely carries low confidence.
Tonight, IFR cigs are expected inland with MVFR cigs near the
coast. Continued shower activity should maintain a generally
MVFR vis overnight with periods of VFR vis between bands. As
Debby is expected to drift over water and strengthen somewhat
through Wednesday, winds should strengthen at all terminals
tomorrow, although how much will depend on how strong Debby
becomes.

Extended Outlook...MVFR/IFR expected as Tropical Storm Debby
affects the area through late week. A return to predominant VFR
conditions is expected on Saturday morning as Debby lifts away.

&&

.MARINE...
Through Wednesday...A Tropical Storm Warning continues for all
the coastal waters through Wednesday with dangerous marine
conditions persisting through the period and beyond. Wave
heights should remain generally in the 7-10 ft range through the
period. Southeast winds this evening and tonight will back to
east-southeast or easterly tomorrow as Debby drifts
northeastward. Tropical storm force sustained winds exceeding 34
kts are most likely in our SC waters and tropical storm force
gusts are likely in heavy showers/storms throughout all waters.

Wednesday night through Sunday...Hazardous conditions associated
with TS Debby will be the rule through the remainder of the week
as the system meanders into central NC by Friday. Conditions
will slowly improve across the waters Friday into Saturday as
winds turn SW, however advisories will still likely be required
into Saturday morning. A frontal boundary will approach from the
west Saturday night, perhaps stalling along the coast by Sunday.
Widespread showers/tstms Wednesday-Friday will become scattered
over the weekend.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Other - Rip Currents: There is a high risk of rip currents across
all beaches through at least Thursday. High Surf Advisory, for
breaking wave heights of 6+ feet, is now in effect beginning this
afternoon for beaches south of Cape Fear and early Wednesday morning
for New Hanover and Pender County beaches.

&&

.ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...Tropical Storm Warning for NCZ106-108-110.
     Flood Watch through Friday morning for NCZ087-096-099-105>110.
     High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for NCZ106-
     108-110.
     High Surf Advisory from 5 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Friday
     night for NCZ106-108.
     Storm Surge Watch for NCZ110.
     High Surf Advisory until midnight EDT Friday night for NCZ110.
SC...Tropical Storm Warning for SCZ039-054>056-058.
     Flood Watch through Friday morning for SCZ017-023-024-032-033-
     039-054>056-058-059.
     High Risk for Rip Currents until 8 PM EDT this evening for SCZ054-
     056.
     Storm Surge Watch for SCZ054-056.
     High Surf Advisory until midnight EDT Friday night for SCZ054-
     056.
MARINE...Tropical Storm Warning for AMZ250-252-254-256.
&&

SYNOPSIS...DCH
NEAR TERM...ABW
SHORT TERM...CRM
LONG TERM...CRM
AVIATION...ABW
MARINE...ABW/CRM
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 6, 2:48 PM EST, 21 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
348 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

AMZ250-252-254-256-072000-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
348 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...TORNADO WATCH 603 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.

.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.

   Tornado Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ087-SCZ017-023-024-072000-
Robeson-Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-
348 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South 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.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ096-099-105-107-109-SCZ032-033-059-072000-
Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
Florence-Marion-Northern Horry-
348 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...TORNADO WATCH 603 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ110-SCZ054-056-072000-
Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
348 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...TORNADO WATCH 603 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FRIDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South 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.

   Flood Watch.
   High Rip Current Risk.
   Tornado Watch.
   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   High Surf Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Storm Surge Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ106-108-072000-
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
348 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...TORNADO WATCH 603 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT
FRIDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast 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.

   Flood Watch.
   High Rip Current Risk.
   Tornado Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   High Surf Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.
   High Surf Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

SCZ039-055-058-072000-
Williamsburg-Inland Georgetown-Central Horry-
348 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...TORNADO WATCH 603 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast South 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.

   Flood Watch.
   Tornado Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.
   Tropical Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

ABW

In the hours before

Local storm report, Aug 6, 12:18 PM EST, 2 hours 51 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
118 PM EDT Tue Aug 06 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1239 PM     Flash Flood      1 S Murrells Inlet      33.54N  79.05W
08/06/2024                   Georgetown         SC   Broadcast Media

            Flash flooding along Belair Avenue in Murrells Inlet.

&&

Event Number ILM2400232

IGB
Local storm report, Aug 6, 12:40 PM EST, 2 hours 29 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
140 PM EDT Tue Aug 06 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0117 PM     Flash Flood      2 ESE Murrells Inlet    33.54N  79.02W
08/06/2024                   Georgetown         SC   Broadcast Media

            Flash flooding caused a section of South Waccamaw Drive
            to close about half a mile south of South Pointe Villas.

&&

Event Number ILM2400233

IGB
Local storm report, Aug 6, 1:00 PM EST, 2 hours 9 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
200 PM EDT Tue Aug 06 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0818 AM     Tropical Cyclone 1 SW Murrells Inlet     33.54N  79.07W
08/06/2024                   Georgetown         SC   Broadcast Media

            Large tree down along Wesley Road in Murrells Inlet.

&&

Event Number ILM2400234

IGB
Local storm report, Aug 6, 1:11 PM EST, 1 hour 58 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
211 PM EDT Tue Aug 06 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1007 AM     Tropical Cyclone 1 ENE Murrells Inlet    33.56N  79.04W
08/06/2024                   Georgetown         SC   Public

            Downed trees and power lines along US-17 near the
            Riverwood Drive intersection.

&&

Event Number ILM2400235

IGB
Local storm report, Aug 6, 1:13 PM EST, 1 hour 56 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
213 PM EDT Tue Aug 06 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1000 AM     Tropical Cyclone Frying Pan Shoals Buoy  33.44N  77.74W
08/06/2024                   AMZ272             NC   Buoy

            Frying Pan Shoals Buoy recorded a wind gust of 39 knots
            (~45 mph).

&&

Event Number ILM2400236

IGB
Local storm report, Aug 6, 1:14 PM EST, 1 hour 55 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
214 PM EDT Tue Aug 06 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1230 PM     Tropical Cyclone Frying Pan Shoals Buoy  33.44N  77.74W
08/06/2024                   AMZ272             NC   Buoy

            Frying Pan Shoals Buoy recorded a wind gust of 40.82
            knots (~47 mph).

&&

Event Number ILM2400237

IGB

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34 flash flood, 3 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Tornado, Brunswick

When
August 6, 3:09 PM EST to 3:12 PM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 3.1 mi SSW of Regan to 3 mi SSW of Regan
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.33 mi
Path width
40 yd
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.978, -78.590

A small tornado associated with Tropical Storm Debby's rain bands started near Ash Little River Road NW, where it caused a concentrated area of damage at a large property. Several Bradford Pear trees were uprooted or snapped along the property's|driveway. Large limbs were also snapped in a stand of trees northwest of the driveway and minor damage to fencing and the removal of one panel of flashing near the home's roof was also found. The tornado likely continued northwestward into a dense|forest based on the persistence of a tornado debris signature detected by a weather radar located approximately 10 miles east of the tornado.

Tornado, Pender

When
August 7, 1:09 PM EST to 1:10 PM EST
Where
Pender County, 5.99 mi WNW of Penderlea to 6.06 mi WNW of Penderlea
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.07 mi
Path width
40 yd
Continued into
Sampson, Nc (RAH)
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
34.683, -78.147

A weak EF-0 tornado touched down in far northern Pender County before crossing into Sampson County along Willard Road. Multiple tree limbs and skinny hardwood trunks were found snapped as it crossed into a field where corn stalks were laid out in a wavy convergent path.

Tornado, Pender

When
August 7, 1:43 PM EST to 1:45 PM EST
Where
Pender County, 9.52 mi ENE of Shelter Neck to 8.03 mi ENE of Shelter Neck
Rating
EF0
Path length
1.79 mi
Path width
35 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
34.662, -77.690

A weak tornado associated with Tropical Storm Debby's rain bands snapped a tree at a property off of Old Maple Hill Road North and downed numerous large limbs in a concentrated path westward through the intersection of NC-50 with Old Maple Hill Road North. From eyewitness accounts, the tornado continued across a large|farm field and lifted soon after crossing NC-53.

Flash Flood, New Hanover

When
August 7, 7:10 PM EST
Where
New Hanover County, 0.57 mi W of Sea Breeze to 0.6 mi W of Sea Breeze
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.070, -77.910

Emergency management reports 3 feet of water on portions of Sedgley Drive.

Flash Flood, Brunswick

When
August 7, 7:15 PM EST to 8:15 PM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 0.95 mi E of Eliah to 0.97 mi E of Eliah
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.230, -78.033

At least 3 feet of water was reported near Redfield Drive and Pine Harvest Drive.

Flash Flood, New Hanover

When
August 7, 7:20 PM EST to 9:20 PM EST
Where
New Hanover County, 0.48 mi SE of Wrightsville to 0.55 mi ESE of Wrightsville
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.216, -77.813

Marina and Short Streets flooded and impassable according to Emergency Management.

Flash Flood, New Hanover

When
August 7, 7:20 PM EST to 9:20 PM EST
Where
New Hanover County, 0.23 mi NE of Wilmington to 0.2 mi NE of Wilmington
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.232, -77.927

Nun and 17th Streets impassible.

Flash Flood, New Hanover

When
August 7, 8:00 PM EST to 10:00 PM EST
Where
New Hanover County, 0.91 mi NE of East Wilmington to 0.89 mi NE of East Wilmington
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
34.230, -77.870

Intersection of Racine and College Acres Drives impassable according to local Fire Department.

Flash Flood, New Hanover

When
August 7, 8:05 PM EST to 10:05 PM EST
Where
New Hanover County, 1.85 mi ENE of (Ilm)wilmington Arpt to 1.79 mi ENE of (Ilm)wilmington Arpt
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.280, -77.870

Emergency management reports a car in flood waters near the I-40 entrance ramp on Gordon Road. Emergency crews were actively recovering the vehicle at the time.

Flash Flood, Brunswick

When
August 7, 8:15 PM EST to 9:15 PM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 1.1 mi WSW of Russtown to 1.23 mi SW of Russtown
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.942, -78.446

Ocean Isle Beach and Lakewood Drive intersection impassable according to law enforcement.

Flash Flood, Columbus

When
August 7, 8:15 PM EST to 10:15 PM EST
Where
Columbus County, 0.82 mi W of Whiteville to 0.8 mi W of Whiteville
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.332, -78.714

Water from Molly's Branch creek is flowing across W Burkhead St. and W. Lewis St.

Flash Flood, Bladen

When
August 7, 8:20 PM EST to 10:20 PM EST
Where
Bladen County, 0.9 mi SW of Bladenboro Arpt to 0.83 mi NE of Bladenboro
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.540, -78.790

Portions of South Main Street are impassable.

Flash Flood, Brunswick

When
August 7, 8:25 PM EST to 10:25 PM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 0.57 mi W of Red Bug to 0.93 mi NNE of Shallotte
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.980, -78.390

Highway 17 in Shallotte is impassable in both directions with traffic being diverted.

Flash Flood, Brunswick

When
August 7, 8:25 PM EST to 10:25 PM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 1.24 mi NNW of Grissettown to 1.13 mi N of Grissettown
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.947, -78.505

Highway 904 is flooded and impassable in parts from near Highway 17 to Old Georgetown Rd.

Flash Flood, Bladen

When
August 7, 8:45 PM EST to 10:45 PM EST
Where
Bladen County, 0.69 mi N of Bladenboro to 1.19 mi S of Bladenboro Arpt
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.540, -78.800

Significant flooding reported in Bladenboro with barricades in place at all access points into the town.

Flash Flood, Brunswick

When
August 7, 8:57 PM EST to 10:57 PM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 0.9 mi SE of Leland to 0.96 mi NE of Eliah
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.240, -78.040

Public reported several roads flooded in neighborhoods adjacent to Leland Middle School.

Flash Flood, Columbus

When
August 7, 9:00 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST
Where
Columbus County, 3.45 mi N of Nakina to 3.69 mi N of Nakina
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.180, -78.670

Water flowing across the road near Seven Creeks Rd. and Ward Town Rd.

Flash Flood, New Hanover

When
August 7, 11:00 PM EST to August 8, 1:00 AM EST
Where
New Hanover County, 0.69 mi S of Masonboro to 0.61 mi S of Masonboro
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
34.170, -77.850

Video shared on social media showed water flowing over Masonboro Sound Rd.

Flash Flood, Bladen

When
August 8, 12:42 AM EST to 2:42 AM EST
Where
Bladen County, 1.1 mi WNW of Bladenboro Arpt to 0.47 mi E of Bladenboro Arpt
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.557, -78.797

Water intrusion into homes and businesses have been reported across Bladenboro. Between 2 to 3 feet of standing water have been reported, in some cases higher. One swift water rescue performed.

Flash Flood, Bladen

When
August 8, 5:40 AM EST to 6:40 AM EST
Where
Bladen County, 3.45 mi N of Clarkton to 3.44 mi NNW of Clarkton
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
34.530, -78.650

Large section of Highway 701 near Clarkton impassable due to standing water leading to a submerged vehicle.

Flash Flood, Pender

When
August 8, 6:20 AM EST to 8:20 AM EST
Where
Pender County, 1.49 mi NNW of Bells Xrds to 1.16 mi NNW of Bells Xrds
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.450, -77.980

Car swept off Scott Rd near Rileys Creek.

Flash Flood, Robeson

When
August 8, 7:00 AM EST
Where
Robeson County, 1.24 mi W of Marietta to 1 mi W of Marietta
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$8,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
34.370, -79.142

Road washout on Williamson Rd in the Marietta Community. Car stuck in washout after sunrise (no injuries).

Flash Flood, Robeson

When
August 8, 7:30 AM EST to 9:30 AM EST
Where
Robeson County, 1.33 mi ESE of North Lumberton to 0.97 mi ESE of North Lumberton
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.640, -79.000

Water flowing across N. Roberts Avenue near N. Walnut St. from Meadow Branch Creek. The road is impassable with water depth of 2 to 3 ft.

Flash Flood, Brunswick

When
August 8, 8:15 AM EST to 10:15 AM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 2.69 mi NE of Maco to 2.77 mi NE of Maco
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
34.310, -78.120

Mount Misery Road near Blue Banks Loop Road NE in Leland, NC is impassable due to flooding across the roadway at Hood Creek.

Flash Flood, Brunswick

When
August 9, 4:22 AM EST to 6:22 AM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 1.8 mi N of Stausbury to 2.05 mi NNW of Stausbury
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.956, -78.255

Stone Chimney Road at Baker Drive is impassable in Supply, NC.

Flash Flood, Brunswick

When
August 9, 4:22 AM EST to 6:22 AM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 0.9 mi NW of Cool Run to 1.16 mi NNW of Cool Run
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.960, -78.480

Water covers the road at Old Shallotte and Mintz Cemetery Road in Shallotte.

Flash Flood, Brunswick

When
August 9, 5:57 AM EST to 7:57 AM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 0.83 mi NNE of Boneparte Lndg to 0.8 mi NNE of Boneparte Lndg
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.881, -78.545

Sea Lane at Beach Drive is impassable due to flooding. Pictures from Brunswick County Sheriff show deep water on the roadway.

Flash Flood, Brunswick

When
August 9, 6:06 AM EST to 7:06 AM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 2.15 mi NNW of Long Beach Arpt to 2.44 mi N of Long Beach Arpt
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.960, -78.090

The entrance to St. James is impassable due to flooding. One lane of NC211 is also flooded.

Flash Flood, Brunswick

When
August 9, 6:42 AM EST to 8:42 AM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 0.57 mi E of Town Creek to 0.48 mi ESE of Town Creek
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.170, -78.090

Zion Church Road impassable due to flooding along Town Creek near Winnabow.

Flash Flood, Brunswick

When
August 9, 7:02 AM EST
Where
Brunswick County, 1.85 mi WSW of Town Creek to 1.57 mi WNW of Winnabow
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
34.160, -78.130

Rock Creek Road is impassable along Town Creek near Winnabow.

Flash Flood, Pender

When
August 9, 4:35 PM EST
Where
Pender County, 8.16 mi ENE of Shelter Neck to 9.06 mi ENE of Shelter Neck
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.670, -77.720

Report of flooding in the Maple Hill area, with one lane flooded along Highway 50, and Old Maple Hill Road impassable.

Flash Flood, New Hanover

When
August 9, 6:05 PM EST to 7:05 PM EST
Where
New Hanover County, 0.57 mi W of Kirkland to 0.52 mi W of Kirkland
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.300, -77.790

Report of vehicle submerged in the Porter's Neck area in northeast New Hanover County.

Flash Flood, Pender

When
August 9, 6:10 PM EST to 7:10 PM EST
Where
Pender County, Atkinson to 0.19 mi NNW of Atkinson
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.530, -78.170

Report of 1.5 feet deep water on roadway near the Atkinson Town Hall, and a foot of water on the roadway near Stringfield St.

Flash Flood, Pender

When
August 9, 6:10 PM EST to 8:10 PM EST
Where
Pender County, 1.33 mi WNW of Rooks to 1.54 mi WNW of Rooks
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
34.510, -78.150

Report of water flowing across the roadway near Point Caswell Rd. and Rooks Rd.

Flash Flood, New Hanover

When
August 9, 6:12 PM EST to 8:12 PM EST
Where
New Hanover County, 0.9 mi NE of Baymeade to 0.82 mi NE of Baymeade
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
34.280, -77.810

NWS employee reporting 1.5 feet of water on road at residence.

Flash Flood, New Hanover

When
August 9, 6:40 PM EST
Where
New Hanover County, 0.74 mi WSW of Kirkland to 0.69 mi W of Kirkland
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
34.298, -77.793

Vehicle submerged near Market Street and Cypress Pond Way.

Flash Flood, New Hanover

When
August 9, 6:50 PM EST to 8:50 PM EST
Where
New Hanover County, 0.28 mi S of Murraysville to 1.77 mi NNE of Murraysville
Cause
Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
34.296, -77.829

Reports of flowing water on Sidbury Rd, Murrayville Rd, and several others in the northeast part of the county.

What these are

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.
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.

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Sources

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 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1207065, 1207067, 1207066, 1207071, 1207073, 1207079, 1207080, 1207081, 1207082, 1207083, 1207267, 1207272, 1207275, 1207276, 1207277, 1207291, 1207292, 1207293, 1207294, 1207295, 1207296, 1207297, 1207298, 1207299, 1207300, 1207301, 1207302, 1207303, 1207304, 1207305, 1207306, 1207307, 1207308, 1207310, 1207311, 1207313, 1207314.