Although the center of Hurricane Sandy remained well offshore, tropical storm force winds were experienced, mainly along the coast of North Carolina. Coastal flooding was also observed.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 06:15:00 to 27-OCT-12 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Minor flooding occurred at the Fishy Fish Cafe.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 07:15:00 to 27-OCT-12 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was observed along a long stretch of Canal Drive. Many side streets were closed.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 07:15:00 to 27-OCT-12 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor flooding occurred along Carolina Beach Avenue North.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 11:29:00 to 27-OCT-12 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A 47 mph wind gust was recorded at the Johnny Mercer Pier. A 44 mph gust was recorded a few minutes later.

Tropical Storm in INLAND NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 12:25:00 to 27-OCT-12 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Colonial Drive.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 12:52:00 to 27-OCT-12 12:55:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A restaurant sign was blown down on 2nd Avenue in Kure Beach.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 13:17:00 to 27-OCT-12 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

A 40 mph gust was measured at the Ocean Crest Pier.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 13:50:00 to 27-OCT-12 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

A 60 mph gust was recorded at the Frying Pan Shoals buoy.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 14:38:00 to 27-OCT-12 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The mesonet station at Topsail Beach reported a 42 mph gust.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 14:43:00 to 27-OCT-12 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 41 mph gust was measured at a mesonet station on Topsail Beach at the fire department.

Tropical Storm in INLAND BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 13:24:00 to 27-OCT-12 13:26:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down, blocking one lane of Danforth Road.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 13:50:00 to 27-OCT-12 13:55:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

A 64 mph gust was recorded at the Frying Pan Shoals buoy.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 16:02:00 to 27-OCT-12 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A 46 mph gust was recorded.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 16:05:00 to 27-OCT-12 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 44 mph gust was measured at a mesonet station on Topsail Beach at Marker 3.

Tropical Storm in INLAND PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 16:15:00 to 27-OCT-12 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A 40 mph gust was recorded at Back Island.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 16:24:00 to 27-OCT-12 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

A 49 mph gust was measured at the Johnny Mercer Pier.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 16:56:00 to 27-OCT-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 41 mph gust was recorded at a mesonet site on Wrightsville Beach.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 16:59:00 to 27-OCT-12 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 44 mph gust was recorded at a mesonet site on Figure Eight Island.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 17:00:00 to 27-OCT-12 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

A 51 mph gust was recorded at buoy 41038, five miles southeast of Wrightsville Beach.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 18:31:00 to 27-OCT-12 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 41 mph gust was measured at the NC State Port terminal in Wilmington.

Tropical Storm in INLAND BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 19:51:00 to 27-OCT-12 19:55:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on NC Hwy 87 at Sandy Run Drive.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 27-OCT-12 14:00:00 to 27-OCT-12 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Buoy

A 49 mph gust was recorded at the CORMP buoy 41038.