Low pressure south of eastern North Carolina combined with strong high pressure to the north produced strong onshore flow October 2nd through the 5th. These onshore winds led to locally heavy rain and significant coastal flooding in many areas. Large swells from distant Hurricane Joaquin also enhanced waves along the coast leading to very rough surf.

Flood in HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 17:00:00 to 02-OCT-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCRACOKE IS ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Highway 12 north of Ocracoke flooded form combination of heavy rain and coastal flooding. Ferry service is stopped until road is reopened.

Coastal Flood in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 13:00:00 to 05-OCT-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Coastal flooding closed many roads along the coast, especially over North Topsail Island.

Coastal Flood in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-OCT-15 13:00:00 to 05-OCT-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Persistent onshore flow led to significant coastal flooding for the waterfront areas of Morehead City and Beaufort, and areas adjacent to Pamlico Sound. Water levels rose 4.5 to 5.5 feet above normal at times adjacent to the Pamlico Sound flooding many roads and making them impassable. Waterfront roads were also flooded and closed at times in Beaufort and Morehead City. High water at times entered a few residences and businesses, however no significant damage was reported.

Coastal Flood in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 11:00:00 to 05-OCT-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Persistent northeast flow led to coastal flooding for areas adjacent to Pamlico Sound and Neuse River, including parts of the New Bern waterfront. Water levels rose 4.5 to 5.5 feet above normal at times adjacent to the Pamlico Sound flooding many roads and making them impassable. Waterfront roads were also flooded and closed at times in New Bern. High water at times entered a few residences and businesses, however no significant damage was reported.

Coastal Flood in PAMLICO, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 13:00:00 to 05-OCT-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Persistent northeast flow led to coastal flooding for areas of the county adjacent to the Pamlico Sound. Water levels rose 3 to 4 feet above normal at times adjacent to the Pamlico Sound flooding many roads and making them impassable.

Coastal Flood in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 13:00:00 to 05-OCT-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Persistent onshore flow led to significant coastal flooding for the portions of the county
adjacent to Pamlico Sound and Pamlico River. Water levels rose 3 to 4 feet above normal flooding many roads and making them impassable. Waterfront roads were also flooded and closed at times in Washington. High water at times entered a few residences and businesses, however no significant damage was reported. Numerous cars were also flooded however no damage estimates were available.

Coastal Flood in WESTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 13:00:00 to 05-OCT-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Persistent onshore flow led to coastal flooding for areas adjacent to Pamlico Sound. Water levels rose 3 to 4 feet above normal at times adjacent to the Pamlico Sound flooding many roads and making them impassable.

Coastal Flood in EASTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 12:00:00 to 04-OCT-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 590.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large breaking waves due to strong onshore winds and large swells from distant Hurricane Joaquin produced significant beach erosion, ocean over wash and coastal flooding. There was also some flooding for sound side areas of Hatteras Island due to high water levels in the Pamlico Sound. Fifty one residences and businesses had minor to moderate damage producing 590,000 dollars in damages.

Coastal Flood in TYRRELL, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 13:00:00 to 05-OCT-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Persistent northeast winds led to high water over southern portion of Albemarle Sound producing coastal flooding over the northern part of Tyrrell County. Water levels were 2 to 4 feet above normal flooding several roads, some in Columbia.