A stalled front across eastern North Carolina combined with a deep southerly flow of very moist air led to several days of torrential rain across eastern North Carolina from September 27th through the 30th. The remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole also lifted north along the coast during the afternoon and evening of September 30th dropping very heavy rain. Rainfall totals over the region ranged from 6 to 8 inches over the Outer Banks to 12 to 20 inches over the main-land areas. This very heavy rain led to significant flooding across most of the region especially low lying areas and along small streams. There were also reports of strong winds along the coast during the afternoon and evening of September 30th as the remnants of Nicole lifted north across the area. Five people died in Washington County as a direct result of the flooding on the 30th. One tornado was reported during the late evening of September 29th just southwest of Plymouth. Total damages from flooding across the area were estimated at 72.3 million dollars, with 69.6 million due to agricultural losses.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-10 21:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCUPPERNONG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: County Official

Several days of very heavy rain led to widespread flooding across Washington County. Numerous small streams flooded causing many acres of crops to be damaged. High water did minor damage to a few homes along Highway 64 from near Plymouth to Scuppernong. Five deaths, near Creswell on the 30th, were directly attributed to the flooding. The crash occurred on U.S. 64, west of Creswell, just after noon. The vehicle hydroplaned on the highway, then went off the right side of the road. The vehicle then ran down a small hill, hit an embankment and flipped over into a flooded canal where the occupants drowned.

Flash Flood in PAMLICO, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-10 18:45:00 to 30-SEP-10 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWAN CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Torrential rain moved across the eastern parts of Pamlico County during the evening of September 30th as the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole moved north across the region. This rain fell on saturated ground from very heavy rain the previous few days. Significant flash flooding developed especially for areas along Highway 55 from Bayboro west. a few roads were flooded and closed with minor damage to a few homes.

Flood in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-10 11:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELVOIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several days of heavy rain led to widespread flooding across much of Pitt County. Many roads were flooded and impassable at times.

Heavy Rain in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANSBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total rainfall of 21.65 inches reported by CoCoRaHS observer.

Heavy Rain in PAMLICO, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total rainfall of 15.31 inches reported by COOP observer.

Flood in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-10 10:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENANSVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several days off heavy rain led to widespread flooding across Duplin County. With many road flooded and a few impassable. The flooding damaged many acres of crops.

Flood in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-10 21:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: INSTITUTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several days of very heavy rain led to widespread flooding of low lying areas and small streams across Lenoir County. Several roads were flooded and impassable at times.

Flood in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-10 10:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several days of very rain led to widespread flooding over much of Craven County. several roads were flooded and impassable at times.

Flash Flood in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-10 18:45:00 to 30-SEP-10 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VANCEBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Torrential rain moved across most of Craven County during the evening of September 30th as the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole moved north across the region. This rain fell on saturated ground from very heavy rain the previous few days. Significant flash flooding developed especially for areas from Vanceboro to New Bern. Many roads were flooded and closed with several homes and businesses flooded with some rescues required.

Flash Flood in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-10 19:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELVOIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Torrential rain moved across most of Pitt County during the evening of September 30th as the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole moved north across the region. This rain fell on saturated ground from very heavy rain the previous few days. Significant flash flooding developed especially for areas from Greenville east toward Simpson. A few homes were flooded especially near Chicod Creek near Simpson. Some crops were also damaged from the flooding.

Flood in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-10 21:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several days of very heavy rain led to widespread flooding across much of Beaufort County. Many roads were flooded and at times impassable.

Heavy Rain in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total rainfall of 19.1 inches reported by COOP observer.

Heavy Rain in PITT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: AYDEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total rainfall of 19.1 inches reported by CoCoRaHS observer.

Heavy Rain in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT OLIVE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total rainfall of 10.88 inches reported by CoCoRaHS observer.

Flood in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-10 09:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JCKSNVLL ELLIS ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several days of heavy rain led to widespread flooding across Onslow County with many small streams flooded. several roads were flooded and impassable at times.

Flash Flood in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-10 18:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CATHERINE LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 6.00M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Torrential rain moved across most of Onslow County during the late afternoon and evening of September 30th as the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole moved north across the region. This rain fell on saturated ground from very heavy rain the previous few days. Significant flash flooding developed especially for areas from Jacksonville to Swansboro. Several cars were swept off Highway 24 due to the flooding. Many homes and businesses were flooded with a few destroyed. Some roads were also completely washed out and will need to be rebuilt.

Flash Flood in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-10 19:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLD FORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 55.00M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Torrential rain moved across most of Beaufort County during the evening of September 30th as the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole moved north across the region. This rain fell on saturated ground from very heavy rain the previous few days. Significant flash flooding developed especially for areas around Washington. Many roads were flooded and impassable. Several homes and businesses were also flooded. Many acres of crops were destroyed by the flood waters.

Flash Flood in MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-10 19:30:00 to 30-SEP-10 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Torrential rain moved across most of Martin County during the evening of September 30th as the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole moved north across the region. This rain fell on saturated ground from very heavy rain the previous few days. Significant flash flooding developed especially for areas from Williamston east toward Jamesville. Several roads were flooded and impassable with minor damage to a few homes.

Flood in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-10 23:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CARTERET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several days of very heavy rain led to flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas across most of Carteret County. Several roads were flooded and briefly impassable.

Flash Flood in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-10 17:30:00 to 30-SEP-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAPE CARTERET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Torrential rain moved across most of Carteret County during the late afternoon and evening of September 30th as the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole moved north across the region. This rain fell on saturated ground from very heavy rain the previous few days. Significant flash flooding developed especially for areas from Emerald Isle and Cape Carteret east toward Morehead City. rapid water rises washed out several roads in the western portion of the county with some subdivisions briefly cutoff form major roads. Minor flooding of a few residences was reported over the western portion of the county.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-10 21:15:00 to 29-SEP-10 21:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Brief tornado touchdown damaged a few trees just to the southwest of Plymouth.

Heavy Rain in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WASHINGTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total rainfall of 16.03 inches reported by CoCoRaHS observer.

Heavy Rain in LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINSTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total rainfall of 14.75 inches reported by COOP observer.

High Wind in EASTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-10 19:31:00 to 30-SEP-10 19:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Frisco ASOS reported a peak gust of 60 mph.

Flood in JONES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 29-SEP-10 10:30:00 to 30-SEP-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several days of heavy rain led to widespread flooding of low lying, poor drainage and small streams across Jones County. Many roads were flooded and impassable at times especially from Trenton to Pollocksville.

Flash Flood in JONES, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-10 18:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 6.00M
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Torrential rain moved across most of Jones County during the late afternoon and evening of September 30th as the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole moved north across the region. This rain fell on saturated ground from very heavy rain the previous few days. Significant flash flooding developed especially for areas from Trenton to Pollocksville near the Trent River. Many acres of crops were damaged or destroyed. Several homes and businesses were also damaged from the flood waters.

Heavy Rain in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR PT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total rainfall of 19.34 inches reported by CoCoRaHS observer.

Heavy Rain in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-SEP-10 00:00:00 to 30-SEP-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRENT WOODS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total rainfall of 20.26 inches reported by CoCoRaHS observer.