Hurricane Hermine made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida during the early morning hours on September 2nd, and moved northeast along the Southeastern United States states on the 2nd. Hermine weakened slightly to Tropical Storm strength and crossed through Eastern North Carolina during the late evening on September 2nd, and exited off the North Carolina coast near Duck during the morning of September 3rd. The lowest pressure of 994.3 mb was measured on 03/0629 UTC at a mesonet site located at Fort Macon in Carteret county. Highest official winds were measured at the Duck tide gauge DUKN7 where sustained speeds of 71 mph with gusts to 84 mph occurred between 1447 and 1454 UTC on the 3rd. These strong winds led to sporadic power outages across eastern North Carolina. Official Storm surge flooding of 2 to 4 feet above ground level occurred along much of the coast. The highest surge of 3 to 4 feet was observed on the sound side of the Outer Banks on the morning of the 3rd as strong north winds developed on the backside of Hermine as it passed offshore.  Preliminary damage from storm surge was estimated at 5.5 million dollars with the vast majority of this occurring across Outer Banks Dare County. Rain-bands associated with Hermine produced two EF1 tornadoes and one EF0 tornado that led to around 30 thousand in property damage.  Bands of heavy rain associated with Hermine produced rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches over most of the region, with the highest amounts near the coast. This heavy rain produced widespread poor drainage flooding with a few reports of flash flooding.

Tropical Storm in EASTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:00:00 to 03-SEP-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.40M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tropical Storm Hermine produced significant impacts across Outer Banks Dare county. Strong north winds developed during the morning and early afternoon of September 3rd as Hermine moved northeast of the region. Winds of 60 to 70 mph were common over Hatteras Island with a peak gust of 84 mph recorded at the Duck Pier at 947 am est on September 3rd. These strong winds led to structural damage to several homes and businesses. These strong winds also pushed water from the Pamlico sound onshore leading to moderate to major sound-side storm surge of 2 to 4 feet above ground level. This storm surge flooded many homes and businesses with significant damage to some. The highest surge values of 3 to 4 feet were observed between Buxton and Hatteras Village.  On the ocean side moderate beach erosion and ocean over wash was observed damaging roads and a few homes. Very heavy rain led to some flash flooding over the Hatteras Village area and an EF0 tornado also damaged a couple cabins in the Hatteras Village community. Overall damage was estimated at 5.4 million dollars over Outer Banks Dare county with most of this caused by storm surge flooding.

Tropical Storm in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:00:00 to 03-SEP-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm Hermine produced a peak wind gust of 47 mph at Fort Macon with a minimum pressure of 994.3 mb. Storm surge was reported around 1 foot above ground along the coast and adjacent to the Pamlico Sound producing minimal impacts. Heavy rainfall of 6 to 8 inches was common resulting widespread poor drainage flooding. A couple of EF1 tornadoes were observed during the evening of September 2nd with minimal property damage.

Tropical Storm in CRAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:00:00 to 03-SEP-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm Hermine produced a peak wind gust of 40 mph at Cherry Point Air Station with a minimum pressure of 997.9 mb. Storm surge was reported around 1 foot above ground adjacent to the Neuse River producing minimal impacts. Heavy rainfall of 6 to 8 inches was common resulting widespread poor drainage flooding.

Tropical Storm in PAMLICO, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:00:00 to 03-SEP-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Tropical Storm Hermine produced rainfall totals of 5 to 7 inches across the county leading to poor drainage flooding. Onshore winds produced a storm surge of 1 to 2 feet above ground adjacent to the Pamlico Sound resulting in minor inundation with no property damage reported.

Tropical Storm in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:00:00 to 03-SEP-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Rainfall totals of 5 to 7 inches associated with Hermine were recorded across the county producing poor drainage flooding. The peak wind gust observed was 44 mph at the Warren Field Airport in Washington.  Onshore winds produced a storm surge of 1 to 2 feet above ground adjacent to the Pamlico Sound. Local spots along the lower Pamlico river had water levels 2 to 3 feet above ground level producing minor to moderate damage was several roads flooded.

Tornado in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 20:23:00 to 02-SEP-16 20:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARSHALLBERG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC has confirmed a tornado near Marshallberg in Carteret County, North Carolina, on September 2, 2016. The tornado briefly touched down near MacBry Road and Through the Woods Road causing significant roof and porch damage to one home and knocking down 5 nearby power poles. One mobile home had minor damage to its siding. Several boats were blown off their trailer with one being tossed approximately 100 yards. In addition, several trees had their trunks snapped or had large branches broken. The EF1 tornado had winds estimated at 95 mph, a path width of 50 yards and path length of 600 yards.

Tropical Storm in WESTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:00:00 to 03-SEP-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tropical Storm Hermine produced rainfall totals of 5 to 7 inches across the county leading to poor drainage flooding. Onshore winds produced a storm surge of 1 to 2 feet above ground adjacent to the Pamlico Sound resulting in minor inundation with no property damage reported. Strong north winds on the backside of the system produced flooding of 1 to 3 feet above ground level adjacent to the Alligator river and Inter-coastal Waterway. Multiple failures along a dike near the Alligator river produced moderate flooding of many acres of farmland.

Tornado in CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 20:20:00 to 02-SEP-16 20:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRAITS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC has confirmed a tornado near Straits in Carteret County, North Carolina, on September 2, 2016. The tornado briefly touched down near Harkers Island Road, just north of the Harkers Island bridge, causing significant damage to a small boat storage facility, minor siding and window damage to a mobile home, and collapsed the garage door and caused moderate roof damage to a small business. In addition, several trees had their trunks snapped or had large branches broken. The EF1 tornado had winds estimated at 95 mph, a path width of 50 yards and path length of 240 yards.

Tornado in DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-SEP-16 00:02:00 to 03-SEP-16 00:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HAT)CAPE HATTERAS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The Hatteras Island Rescue and National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City NC have confirmed a weak tornado briefly touched down at the Hatteras Sands RV resort near Hatteras Village in Dare County, North Carolina, around 1:02 am EDT on September 3rd, 2016. The EF0 tornado had winds estimated at 80 mph, a path width of 25 yards and path length of 100 yards. The tornado damaged or destroyed approximately 5 travel trailers and camping cabins, some which were not attached to the ground. Three injuries were reported from this tornado.

Flash Flood in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 20:30:00 to 02-SEP-16 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLLY RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Heavy rain produced flash flooding along Hudiburg Street in Holly Ridge. Water was high enough to close the road.

Flash Flood in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 20:30:00 to 02-SEP-16 21:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KELLUMTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Heavy rain produced flash flooding over and east of Piney Green. Water was reported up to car windows in the neighborhood adjacent to Rocky Run Road.

Flash Flood in DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 03-SEP-16 00:30:00 to 03-SEP-16 00:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: (HAT)CAPE HATTERAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rain led to widespread flooding in Hatteras Village. Many road flooded and impassable with water up to 3 feet deep in spots.

Tropical Storm in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:00:00 to 03-SEP-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm Hermine produced a peak wind gust of 44 mph at New River Air Station with a minimum pressure of 999.3 mb. Storm surge was reported around 1 foot above ground along the coast producing minimal impacts. Heavy rainfall of 6 to 8 inches was common resulting widespread poor drainage flooding with local flash flooding.

Tropical Storm in EASTERN HYDE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:00:00 to 03-SEP-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Tropical Storm Hermine produced rainfall totals of 5 to 7 inches across the county producing poor drainage flooding. A mesonet system near Ocracoke reported a peak wind gust of 64 mph from the northwest at 935 am est on the 3rd. The lowest pressure observed by the mesonet near Ocracoke was 996.3 mb at 335 am est on the 3rd. Onshore winds produced a storm surge of 1 foot above ground on the ocean-side of Ocracoke Island with minor beach erosion. Strong north winds on the backside of Hermine produced a surge of 1 to 2 foot above ground level adjacent to Pamlico Sound.

Tropical Storm in WESTERN DARE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:00:00 to 03-SEP-16 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rain associated with Tropical Storm Hermine produced rainfall totals of 5 to 7 inches across the county leading to poor drainage flooding. Strong north winds developed on the backside of Hermine across the county during the morning of the 3rd with a peak gust of 74 mph recorded at the K2DP ASOS at the Dare County Gunnery range at 1025 am est on September 3rd. These strong winds blew down trees with some power outages, no significant structural damage was reported. The lowest pressure was 995.6 mb measured at 456 am est on the 3rd at the K2DP ASOS. Onshore winds produced a storm surge of around 1 foot above ground adjacent to the Pamlico Sound resulting in minor inundation with no property damage reported.