Hurricane Sandy was one of the largest hurricanes on record to affect eastern North Carolina. The main impacts were felt on October 28th through October 29th as the center of Sandy passed no closer than 200 miles east of the area. The main impact was caused from a sound-side storm surge of 4 to 6 feet along portions of the Outer Banks and southern portions of the Pamlico Sound, and an ocean-side surge along the Dare County Outer Banks from Hatteras north to Kitty Hawk. Damages from surge were estimated near 13 million dollars with the main damages occurring along U.S. 158 north of Oregon Inlet in Kitty Hawk where Highway 12 was destroyed, and had to be closed. Also, fifty eight homes were were left uninhabitable with eight completely destroyed from Hatteras north to Rodanthe. Another 1 million dollars in damages was estimated from wind damage. Lowest sea level pressure, 982.7 millibars, was recorded at Oregon Inlet on 10/29/12 at 0855 UTC. The highest sustained wind, 51 knots (59 mph), and wind gust, 63 knots (73 mph) was recorded at Jennettes Pier in Nags Head on the 28th at 1845 UTC. The highest storm tide, 6.95 feet was recorded at Duck on the 28th at 1054 UTC. The highest storm surge measured, 3.94 feet, was recorded sound-side at the USCG Station in Hatteras on the 29th at 0300 UTC. A NWS storm surge team estimated the highest surge, 8.5 feet, ocean-side at Buxton. The NWS survey team was unable to access the Kittyhawk area due to storm surge related damages to Highway 12 and U.S. 158. Surges as high as 6 feet were estimated along the southern Pamlico Sound along the lower reaches of the Neuse River at Cherry Branch in Craven County. There were no direct injuries or fatalities in eastern North Carolina related to Hurricane Sandy. Rainfall was highest along Outer Banks Dare County where over eight inches of storm total rainfall was recorded.

Storm Surge/Tide in EASTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 28-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Maximum wind gusts were estimated from 50 mph in mainland Hyde County to 60 mph in Outer Banks Hyde County. Storm surge ranged from 1 foot across mainland Hyde County in Engelhard to 3 feet sound-side in Ocracoke. Minor to moderate beach erosion occurred due to large breaking waves. Several homes were flooded due to sound-side surge. Damages were estimated at one hundred thousand dollars due to storm surge.

Storm Surge/Tide in EASTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 13.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Maximum wind gusts around 70 mph on Outer Banks Dare County. A 3 to 5 foot surge occurred both ocean-side and sound-side. Highest sound-side Surge, 5 feet, occurred from Rodanthe to Hatteras. Large breaking waves on top of the surge resulted in moderate to major beach erosion and over-wash along the coast from Duck to Hatteras. A large section of Highway 12 north of Rodanthe was closed due to extensive Damage to the road, caused by wave action and ocean over-wash. Storm total rainfall from seven to eight inches only compounded the surge problems. Thirteen million dollars in damages were estimated in the county related to storm surge.

Tropical Storm in WESTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Maximum wind gusts were up to 60 mph in mainland Dare County. A 1 to 2 foot surge was estimated along sections of mainland Dare County.

Tropical Storm in WESTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Maximum wind gusts were estimated at 50 mph in mainland Hyde County. Storm surge was around 1 foot was reported in mainland Hyde County in Engelhard.

Tropical Storm in TYRRELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 30-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Maximum wind gusts were estimated up to 50 mph in Tyrrell County. Storm surge was estimated from 1 to 2 feet along the southern Albemarle Sound. Storm total rainfall was estimated around 5 Inches, and no damage was reported in the county.

Tropical Storm in WASHINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Maximum wind gusts were estimated up to 45 mph in Washington County. Storm surge was estimated from 1 to 2 feet adjacent to the western Albemarle Sound. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2.5 to 3.5 inches, and no damage was reported in the county.

Tropical Storm in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Maximum wind gusts were up to 50 mph in Craven County. Highest storm Surge from 3 to 5 feet occurred along the southern Pamlico Sound along the lower reaches of the Neuse River. Storm total rainfall of 2 to 3 inches was recorded across the county. Minor flooding occurred on the Swift Creek near Streets Ferry. No significant damage was reported in the county.

Tropical Storm in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Maximum wind gusts were estimated up to 50 mph in Beaufort County. The highest storm surge of 2 to 3 feet was measured in the southern part of the county adjacent to the Pamlico River in Aurora. Highest storm total rainfall was 2.5 inches. No damage was reported in the county.

Tropical Storm in PAMLICO, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Maximum wind gusts were estimated up to 55 mph in Pamlico County. Storm surge ranged from 2 to 4 feet across the eastern part of the county adjacent to Pamlico Sound. Highest storm surge occurred in Oriental and across the Hobucken Lowlands. Storm total rainfall was around 2.5 inches. A voluntary evacuation was ordered and one shelter was opened. No damage was reported in the county.

Tropical Storm in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Maximum wind gusts were up to 60 mph in Carteret County. Highest Wind gusts were recorded at Cedar Island. Preliminary estimates Indicate the highest surge of 3 to 4 feet occurred across down-east areas adjacent to the Pamlico Sound. This included Davis and Cedar Island. Lower surge values of 2 feet occurred on Core Sound into Back Creek. Surge along the coast was 1 to 2 feet combined with large breaking waves which resulted in minor to moderate beach erosion. Two to three inches of storm total rainfall was measured, and no damage was reported in the county.

Tropical Storm in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Maximum wind gusts were up to 40 mph in Onslow County. Highest storm Surge was estimated around 2 feet at North Topsail Island. Large Breaking waves on top of the surge resulted in minor to moderate beach erosion along the coast. Storm total rainfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches, and no damage was reported in the county.

Tropical Storm in EASTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Maximum wind gusts were estimated from 50 mph in mainland Hyde County to 60 mph in Outer banks Hyde County. Storm surge ranged from 1 foot across mainland Hyde County in Engelhard to 3 feet sound-side in Ocracoke. Minor to moderate beach erosion occurred due to large breaking waves. Several homes were flooded due to sound-side surge. Damages were estimated at one hundred thousand dollars due to storm surge.

Tropical Storm in EASTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 28-OCT-12 06:00:00 to 29-OCT-12 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Maximum wind gusts around 70 mph on Outer Banks Dare County. A 3 to 5 foot surge occurred both ocean-side and sound-side. Highest sound-side Surge, 5 feet, occurred from Rodanthe to Hatteras. Large breaking waves on top of the surge resulted in moderate to major beach erosion and over-wash along the coast from Duck to Hatteras. A large section of Highway 12 north of Rodanthe was closed due to extensive Damage to the road, caused by wave action and ocean over-wash. Storm total rainfall from seven to eight inches only compounded the surge problems. Fourteen million dollars in damages occurred in the county mostly related to storm surge.