Strong low pressure developed off the North Carolina coast on May 6th and drifted slowly south of the region on May 7th. Strong high pressure north of the area helped produce a very tight pressure gradient over the region with strong north to northeast winds. The prolonged period of strong northerly winds produced coastal flooding along the Outer Banks and areas adjacent to the southern Pamlico Sound.

High Wind in TYRRELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-07 15:00:00 to 06-MAY-07 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 36.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Alligator river wind equipment measured sustained winds of 42 mph.

High Wind in EASTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-MAY-07 11:00:00 to 07-MAY-07 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reported peak wind gust of 63 mph at Ocracoke.

Coastal Flood in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-MAY-07 07:30:00 to 07-MAY-07 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water levels 4 to 5 feet above normal across southeastern Craven County from water off Pamlico Sound. Several road adjacent to Neuse River flooded and closed.

High Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-MAY-07 13:30:00 to 07-MAY-07 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 38.00 ES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

New Bern mesonet measured sustained winds of 38 knots.

High Wind in EASTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-07 12:45:00 to 06-MAY-07 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wind was measured at Duck Pier.

Coastal Flood in PAMLICO, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-MAY-07 10:00:00 to 07-MAY-07 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water levels about 4 feet above normal over parts of eastern Pamlico County. Some roads adjacent to the Pamlico Sound were flooded and impassable.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-MAY-07 08:00:00 to 07-MAY-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ocean overwash occurred over the northern Outer Banks. Highway 12 was flooded and closed. Water levels around 3 feet above normal, combined with high waves led to significant beach erosion.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-MAY-07 22:00:00 to 08-MAY-07 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ocean overwash reported on Ocracoke Island. Some roads were flooded and closed in spots from high water.

High Wind in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-MAY-07 12:00:00 to 07-MAY-07 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Cedar Island wind equipment measured sustained winds at 43 mph.

High Wind in WESTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-MAY-07 11:00:00 to 06-MAY-07 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 38.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Alligator River wind equipment measured sustained winds at 44 mph.

High Wind in WESTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-MAY-07 12:00:00 to 07-MAY-07 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Swanquarter wind equipment measured sustained winds of 40 mph.

Coastal Flood in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 07-MAY-07 09:00:00 to 07-MAY-07 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water levels 5 feet above normal over eastern Carteret County adjacent to Pamlico Sound. Several roads adjacent to the Pamlico Sound were flooded and impassable.