A deep amplitude east coast upper trough closed off across the southeast states for several days while a surface front meandered across the area. Deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean continued to feed into the area. Tropical moisture from the periphery of Hurricane Joaquin, well off the coast, helped to boost precipitable water values to near record levels. Rainfall amounts averaged 5 to 15 inches across the area during the event. Isolated spots received near 20 inches. This produced rare flash flooding. Coastal flooding was significant during the time of high tide. Widespread river flooding followed. There were more than a hundred evacuations due to flooding, but no reports of death or injury. There was significant damage to structures to include homes and businesses and infrastructure such as roads as well as personal property. There were reports of overtopped levees and earthen dams. Monetary losses were estimated to be several hundred thousand dollars.

Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 06:30:00 to 02-OCT-15 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dorsay Lane was flooded.

Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 06:30:00 to 02-OCT-15 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: REGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Jamestown Road and Ash Little River Road were flooded.

Flood in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 06:30:00 to 02-OCT-15 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAG PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported in Stag Park.

Flood in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 06:30:00 to 02-OCT-15 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELTER NECK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported on Hwy 50 near the Pender/Duplin county line.

Flood in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 06:30:00 to 02-OCT-15 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMPSTEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at the 1500 block of Hwy 210.

Flood in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 06:30:00 to 02-OCT-15 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MALPASS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported on Herrings Chapel Road.

Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 06:00:00 to 02-OCT-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYMEADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at the intersection of Putnam Drive and Medallion Place.

Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 06:00:00 to 02-OCT-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYMEADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at the 6700 Block of Amsterdam Way.

Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 06:30:00 to 02-OCT-15 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGHTSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at 500 Old Mill Road.

Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 08:00:00 to 02-OCT-15 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ILM)WILMINGTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There was one to two feet of water on Tandem Court.

Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 17:55:00 to 02-OCT-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IREDEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding was reported on Marlowtown Road.

Flash Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 17:00:00 to 02-OCT-15 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALABASH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An earthen dam at Sunset Beach was overtopped. Another earthen dam on Heather Lake, near the state line, was overtopped as well. Flooding was characterized by officials on the ground as widespread as up to a foot of rain fell across the area during the afternoon and evening. Multiple homes were reportedly flooded up to knee deep in the Spring Mill Plantation and Carolina Shores communities in Calabash. Numerous families were evacuated from their homes and many were taken to area shelters. Twenty vehicles were stranded in flood waters. The occupants of these vehicles had to be rescued and brought to safety due to the rapidity of the water rise.

High Wind in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 14:00:00 to 04-OCT-15 14:01:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

The wind instrumentation at Johnnie Mercer's Pier measured a wind gust to 61 mph.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 17:40:00 to 04-OCT-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BERN JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported on North Kerr Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr Parkway. Adjacent areas were also flooded. Some cars were reported stranded in the flood waters.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-OCT-15 04:30:00 to 05-OCT-15 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST WILMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The road was closed at the intersection of Kerr Avenue and South College Road due to flooding.

Coastal Flood in INLAND NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 13:00:00 to 02-OCT-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding with barricades up at the intersection of Water St and Market St.  This was a combination of heavy rain in conjunction with a high tide.

Flood in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 19:05:00 to 02-OCT-15 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARENDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several rural roads covered with water and impassable between Tabor City and Whiteville, especially near Williams Elementary School.

Flood in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 20:58:00 to 03-OCT-15 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

All downtown streets in Whiteville were closed due to significant flooding.

Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 18:30:00 to 02-OCT-15 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEASIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sunset Beach confirms an approximately 20 ft sinkhole near Park Rd, Sunset Blvd, and Hwy 904.

Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-OCT-15 08:39:00 to 03-OCT-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A sinkhole was forming on Kingtown Road in Ash.

Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 15:12:00 to 04-OCT-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASONBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Roads impassable between Kelly Road near Beasley Road and Sand Hills Drive. Four cars were disabled.

Flash Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 20:42:00 to 04-OCT-15 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHALLOTTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Shallotte River was reportedly out of its banks. Holmes Street and Sunrise Avenue were reportedly flooded.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 20:00:00 to 04-OCT-15 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MURRAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Portions of Murrayville Road and Retriever Lane were reported flooded to include the Quail Woods subdivision.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-OCT-15 04:37:00 to 05-OCT-15 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLE HAYNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Holly Shelter Road was reportedly closed in Castle Hayne due to flooding.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-OCT-15 04:31:00 to 05-OCT-15 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGHTSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Blue Clay Road was reportedly closed due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-OCT-15 06:42:00 to 05-OCT-15 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIRKLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Porters Neck Road was reportedly closed due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-OCT-15 06:49:00 to 05-OCT-15 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SECESSION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Oxpen Road was reportedly closed due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-OCT-15 06:51:00 to 05-OCT-15 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASTBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Lincoln Road NE was reportedly closed due to flood waters.

Flash Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-OCT-15 07:50:00 to 05-OCT-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWN CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Rock Creek Road was reportedly impassable due to flood waters.

Strong Wind in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-OCT-15 09:00:00 to 05-OCT-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reportedly down across the county due to the combination of strong gradient winds and saturated soils.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-OCT-15 11:45:00 to 03-OCT-15 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several homes were inundated along Ocean Isle Beach due to coastal flooding around high tide in conjunction with very heavy rain.

Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 15:20:00 to 04-OCT-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYMEADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was overflowing several portions of Torchwood Road.

Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 15:15:00 to 04-OCT-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASONBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Masonboro Loop Road is flooded between Holiday Hills Drive and Trails End Drive.

Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 16:45:00 to 04-OCT-15 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASONBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was entering a home on Oak Bluff Lane.

Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 16:42:00 to 04-OCT-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGHTSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding was reported on Castle Hayne Road.

Flash Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 16:05:00 to 04-OCT-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IREDEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Highway 17 was reportedly closed due to flooding near the state line.

Flash Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 16:05:00 to 04-OCT-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILL CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flooding forced the closure of portions of River Road SE and Fifty Lakes Drive.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 18:30:00 to 04-OCT-15 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A report of a flooded roadway in Holden Beach due to a combination of high surf and heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 17:45:00 to 04-OCT-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYMEADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Up to 10 inches of water covered one lane of Middle Sound Loop Road.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 17:40:00 to 04-OCT-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLE HAYNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Flood waters were reportedly spilling out of the ditches and flowing across the exit ramps of Interstate 40 at I-140.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 17:45:00 to 04-OCT-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYMEADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water was reportedly spilling out of ditches along Market Street between Highway 17 and Gordon Road. Several inches of water had overspread the outer lanes of the main thoroughfare.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 17:50:00 to 04-OCT-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FERNSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water up to two and a half feet deep was reportedly crossing Kings Drive in the Kings Grant subdivision.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 04-OCT-15 17:00:00 to 04-OCT-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water up to two and a half feet deep was reportedly crossing Crosswinds Drive at Down Rigger Drive.

Strong Wind in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 07:30:00 to 02-OCT-15 07:31:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The combination of strong gradient winds and wet ground knocked a tree down across a power line on Carl Stephens Road.

Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-OCT-15 10:23:00 to 03-OCT-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: IREDEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding was reported on Hwy 17 and Ocean Highway West.  Flooding was also reported on SR 1303.

Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 06:30:00 to 02-OCT-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MURRAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The 6200 block of Murrayville was impassable due to flooding.

Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-OCT-15 04:45:00 to 02-OCT-15 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FT FISHER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported on the road to Fort Fisher.