Low pressure rapidly deepened just north of eastern North Carolina February 10th 2010. As the low deepened, strong west winds developed over the region. These strong winds increased water levels over the eastern portion of the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds and produced moderate coastal flooding over portions of Hatteras Island.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 14:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Strong west winds caused water levels to rise 3 to 4 feet above normal over the sound side of Hatteras Island. This high water closed roads adjacent to the sound during the afternoon and evening hours. Water levels were high enough to flood the lowest levels of a house in Frisco.

High Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 14:01:00 to 10-FEB-10 14:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in EASTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 15:45:00 to 10-FEB-10 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Weather Flow sensor at Oregon Inlet measured gust to 50 knots.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 21:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Ocracoke ferry office estimated water levels rose 3 to 4 feet above normal during the late evening hours.

High Wind in EASTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 22:38:00 to 10-FEB-10 22:38:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wind gust of 65 mph at Ocracoke ferry terminal.

Strong Wind in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 10:45:00 to 10-FEB-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees blown down across the county. Some of the trees knocked down power lines and did minor damage to homes.

Strong Wind in PAMLICO, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 11:20:00 to 10-FEB-10 11:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees blown down across the county. Some of the trees knocked down power lines and did minor damage to homes.

Strong Wind in JONES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 12:45:00 to 10-FEB-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees blown down across the county. Some of the trees knocked down power lines and did minor damage to homes.

Strong Wind in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 08:30:00 to 10-FEB-10 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees blown down across the county. Some of the trees knocked down power lines and did minor damage to homes.

Strong Wind in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 09:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees blown down across the county. Some of the trees knocked down power lines and did minor damage to homes.

Strong Wind in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 08:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 08:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees blown down across the county. Some of the trees knocked down power lines and did minor damage to homes.

Strong Wind in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 08:15:00 to 10-FEB-10 08:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees blown down across the county. Some of the trees knocked down power lines and did minor damage to homes.

Strong Wind in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 10-FEB-10 10:00:00 to 10-FEB-10 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees blown down across the county. Some of the trees knocked down power lines and did minor damage to homes.