Hurricane Matthew skirted by the North Carolina coast on October 8, 2016, dropping torrential rainfall of 8 to 15 inches and producing wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph across Central and Eastern North Carolina. The large swath of 8 to 15 inches of rain across Eastern and Central North Carolina, caused devastating and life threatening flash flooding, that evolved into major and record setting river flooding along portions of the Neuse, Cape Fear, and Tar river basins.
Matthew���s inland flood waters resulted in 11 direct fatalities within the WFO RAH CWA, approximately $686 million in property damage to flooded homes and businesses, and $150 million in crop damage. Countless roads and highways were underwater, along with with numerous roads washed out, including sections of Interstates 95 and 40. Besides the 11 direct fatalities, at least 3 indirect fatalities also occurred.
In addition, the associated strong wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph resulted in 1 fatality, when a tree fell onto a moving vehicle. Finally, the associated EF-1 tornado in Wayne County resulted in $75 thousand in property damage.

Flood in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-OCT-16 00:45:00 to 13-OCT-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 73.50M
Crop damage: 20.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 5 to 8 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county.  Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused moderate flooding along Fishing Creek near Enfield. Flooding damaged approximately 311 structures throughout the county, resulting in $73.5 million in property damage.  Numerous streets and roads were reported flooded, with several washouts reported.

High Wind in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Cumberland County, including on homes, cars, power lines and damage to structures. Numerous customers lost power in Cumberland County as a result of the high winds.

Flood in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-OCT-16 00:45:00 to 13-OCT-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESEX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 213.40M
Crop damage: 20.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused major flooding along the Tar River Basin. Flooding damaged approximately 1,761 structures throughout the county, resulting in $213.4 million in property damage, and $20 million in crop damage.  Numerous streets and roads were reported flooded, with several washouts reported on secondary roads.

Flash Flood in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 01:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITAKERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county.  Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, with several washouts reported on secondary roads. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flash Flood in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 01:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUMMIT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rainfall of 5 to 8 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county.  Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, with several washouts reported on secondary roads. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Strong Wind in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Vance County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Vance County as a result of the strong winds.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 09:45:00 to 09-OCT-16 07:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: (FBG)FT BRAGG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Torrential rainfall of 12 to 15 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. The heavy rains caused at least 8 dams to breach in Cumberland County. Numerous roads  were closed due to flooding, including portions of Interstate 95. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Strong Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 09:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree fell on house in Foxfire, at 1 Quail Court.

Strong Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 13:53:00 to 08-OCT-16 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was reported down on a house just to the west of Clayton.

Strong Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 18:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 100 foot tall hardwood tree, approximately two to three feet in diameter, was uprooted and blocking Landmark Road, just west of White Memorial Church Road.

High Wind in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Sampson County, including on homes, cars, power lines and damage to structures. Numerous customers lost power in Sampson County as a result of the high winds.

High Wind in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Scotland County, including on homes, cars, power lines and damage to structures. Numerous customers lost power in Scotland County as a result of the high winds.

Strong Wind in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph resulted in multiple reports of trees down across Guilford County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Some customers lost power in Guilford County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph resulted in multiple reports of trees down across Forsyth County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Some customers lost power in Forsyth County as a result of the strong winds.

High Wind in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Hoke County, including on homes, cars, power lines and damage to structures. Numerous customers lost power in Hoke County as a result of the high winds.

Strong Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 14:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees were reported down on cars and power lines near New Hope.

Flash Flood in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 12:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 21:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: SAXAPAHAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches caused minor flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood in GUILFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 14:30:00 to 08-OCT-16 22:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUILQUARRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches caused minor flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood in FORSYTH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 14:30:00 to 08-OCT-16 22:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOBACCOVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches caused minor flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Strong Wind in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph resulted in multiple reports of trees down across Davidson County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Some customers lost power in Davidson County as a result of the strong winds.

Flash Flood in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 02:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESEX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county.  Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, with several washouts reported on secondary roads. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with multiple water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Strong Wind in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph resulted in multiple reports of trees down across Person County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Some customers lost power in Person County as a result of the strong winds.

Flood in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-OCT-16 00:45:00 to 13-OCT-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITAKERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 69.10M
Crop damage: 20.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused major flooding along the Tar River Basin. Flooding damaged approximately 3,493 structures throughout the county, resulting in $69.1 million in property damage, and $20 million in crop damage.  Numerous streets and roads were reported flooded, with several washouts reported on secondary roads.

High Wind in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Wayne County, including on homes, cars, power lines and damage to structures. Numerous customers lost power in Wayne County as a result of the high winds.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 14:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ETLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rainfall of 4 to 5 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county, with numerous road closures.  Flooding damaged the first floor of 5 buildings in Chapel Hill.

Flash Flood in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 15:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: PASCHALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rainfall of 5 to 7 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county, causing numerous creeks to overflow their banks. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, with multiple water rescues from people trapped in vehicles.

Flood in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-OCT-16 08:00:00 to 13-OCT-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (FBG)FT BRAGG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 62.10M
Crop damage: 20.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall of 12 to 15 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. The heavy rains caused at least 8 dams to breach in Cumberland County.  Additional rainfall upstream resulted in major flooding at both the Little River at Manchester and Cape Fear at Fayetteville. Flooding damaged approximately 4,050 structures throughout the county, resulting in $62.1 million in property damage and and at least $20 million in crop damage. There was more than 700 swift water rescues in Cumberland County alone. The flooding resulted in 2 direct fatalities. A 81 year old female was found dead inside her vehicle in the 100 block of Rhodes Pond Road. After flood waters receded, a 53 year old male was found less than 100 yards away from his vehicle near the Clinton Road exit on the southbound side of I-95.  There were also 2 indirect fatality.  A 63-year-old man died several days later from a pre-existing health condition after he was unable to refill his prescription medication due to flooded and impassable roadways. The second indirect fatality occurred several weeks later when a construction equipment operator died while repairing an earthen dam damaged by Hurricane Matthew. The victim was operating a Bobcat when the equipment overturned, trapping him underwater at McFayden Lake.

Flash Flood in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall of 10 to 14 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. The heavy rains caused flash flooding on several creeks. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles. A 30 year old Garland man died when his vehicle hydroplaned and struck a tree near N.C. 411.

Flood in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-OCT-16 00:45:00 to 11-OCT-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNCAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 9.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused moderate flooding along the Cape River Basin. Flooding damaged approximately 744 structures throughout the county, resulting in $9.1 million in property damage.  Numerous streets and roads were reported flooded, including Interstate 95 near Dunn, with several washouts reported on secondary roads. The flooding resulted in 1 direct fatality. A 74 year old man died when he drove past a barricade near Carolina Drive and was swept away into a flooded creek.

Flash Flood in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 01:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Torrential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county.  Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, especially across eastern portions of the county. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 12:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: PURNELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 65.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rainfall of 7 to 10 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county.  Roads all throughout the county were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles. Flooding damaged approximately 2503 structures throughout the county, resulting in $65.5 million in property damage.

Flood in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-OCT-16 00:30:00 to 13-OCT-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWTON GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 4.10M
Crop damage: 25.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall of 10 to 14 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional rainfall upstream caused all-time record major flooding along the Black River near Tomahawk. Flooding damaged approximately 657 structures throughout the county, resulting in $4.1 million in property damage and and at least $25 million in crop damage. Numerous roads were flooded all througout the county. U.S. 701 was flooded going into both Newton Grove and Garland, and N.C. 24 was flooded between Turkey and Clinton. N.C. 24 was closed at the county line in Autryville, with water flowing over the bridge. Bonnetsville Road, between Salemburg and The Avenue was washed out. Washed-out areas were also on Edmond Matthis Road, Bass Lake Road, Mount Moriah Church Road, Five Bridge Road, Fleet Cooper Road and numerous others. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flash Flood in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROBBINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 3.90M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread heavy rainfall of 4 to 8 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well. Flooding damaged approximately 838 structures throughout the county, resulting in $3.9 million in property damage.

Flash Flood in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: ASHMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 3.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rainfall of 9 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county.  Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well. Flooding damaged approximately 433 structures throughout the county, resulting in $3.1 million in property damage.

Flash Flood in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 10:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREEN POND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rainfall of 8 to 10 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county.  Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well. Flooding damaged approximately 294 structures throughout the county, resulting in $3.0 million in property damage.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 13:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDY XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Torrential rainfall of 9 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. The heavy rains caused flash flooding on several creeks. Numerous roads closed due to flooding, including portions of Interstate 40, between exit 319 and Exit 325. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with multiple water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-OCT-16 00:45:00 to 13-OCT-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRUG STORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 24.70M
Crop damage: 20.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall of 9 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional 5 to 6 inches of rainfall upstream caused all-time record major flooding along the Neuse River Basin. Flooding damaged approximately 1,160 structures throughout the county, resulting in $24.7 million in property damage,
and $20 million in crop damage.  Numerous streets and roads were reported flooded, causing sinkholes to form, including a large sinkhole at mile marker 334 on Interstate 40. The flooding resulted in 4 direct fatalities. A 19 year old female died when her car was swept away by flood waters into Hannah Creek on Interstate 95 at mile marker 83, near Four Oaks.  A 30 year old male died when his vehicle was swept off the road when attempting to drive through flood waters on Cornwallis road near NC Highway 42. A 67 year old male died when his vehicle was swept away when attempting to go across a flood-covered bridge on Highway 210 near Galilee Road. A 51 year old male died when he was swept away while walking. The body was found 3 days later in a water-filled ditch on NC Highway 96, south of the Meadow community.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 13:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINKNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall of 12 to 15 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. The heavy rains caused flash flooding on several creeks. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flash Flood in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 13:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: TRAMWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 535.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread heavy rainfall of 6 to 8 inches caused flash flooding on several roads across the county.  Flooding damaged approximately 36 structures throughout the county, resulting in $535 thousand in property damage.

Flash Flood in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 14:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROUGEMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rainfall of 5 to 6 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county, with numerous road closures.

Flash Flood in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 14:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARRINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread heavy rainfall of 6 to 8 inches caused flash flooding on several roads across the county. Cedar Lake Road was washed out.

Flash Flood in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 15:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: VIRGILINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches flooded several roads across the county.

Flash Flood in VANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 15:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county, with several road closures.

Flash Flood in PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 15:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: CUNNINGHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused flooding across several roads across the county.

Flash Flood in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 01:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELM CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Torrential rainfall of 9 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county.  Numerous roads were closed due to flooding, with several washouts reported on secondary roads. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with numerous water rescues from people trapped in homes and vehicles.

Flood in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-OCT-16 00:45:00 to 13-OCT-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELM CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 32.30M
Crop damage: 20.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall of 9 to 12 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional heavy rainfall upstream caused major flooding along the Tar River Basin, and along Contentnea Creek. Flooding damaged approximately 1,174 structures throughout the county, resulting in $32.3 million in property damage, and $20 million in crop damage.  Numerous streets and roads were reported flooded, with several washouts reported on secondary roads. The flooding resulted in 2 direct fatalities. A 51 year old female died when the car she was driving was swept off the road in rushing floodwaters along N.C. Highway 581 between Renfro Road and Rock Ridge. A 65year old male died when his car was swept away by swift water in a creek near the 6400 block of Good News Church Road near Saratoga.

Flash Flood in RICHMOND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 12:00:00 to 09-OCT-16 00:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELLERBE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread heavy rainfall of 5 to 8 inches caused flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 13:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 18:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 13:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 18:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches caused minor flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 13:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 18:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: STEEDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 15:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 22:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARCHDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches caused minor flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flash Flood in DAVIDSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 15:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 22:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARNOLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches caused minor flash flooding on several roads across the county.

Flood in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 09-OCT-16 00:45:00 to 13-OCT-16 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINKNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 120.80M
Crop damage: 25.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall of 12 to 15 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. Additional rainfall upstream caused all-time record major flooding along the Neuse River near Goldsboro. Flooding damaged approximately 5,092 structures throughout the county, resulting in $120.8 million in property damage and and at least $20 million in crop damage. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding. Numerous homes and businesses were flooded as well, with more than 125 people rescued from trapped homes and vehicles. There were 2 direct fatalities when a 54 year old male and a 47 year old female when their vehicles were swept away by flood waters along Wayne Memorial Drive near County Day Road.

Strong Wind in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of around 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Johnston County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Over 100,000 customers lost power in Johnston County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Nash County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Nash County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Edgecombe County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Edgecombe County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Halifax County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Halifax County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Franklin County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Franklin County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in WARREN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Warren County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Warren County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Harnett County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Harnett County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Durham County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Durham County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in LEE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Lee County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Lee County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in MOORE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Moore County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Moore County as a result of the strong winds.

Tornado in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 13:50:00 to 08-OCT-16 13:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: BESTS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous softwood trees were blown down, snapped and uprooted along Highway 70 in Wayne county. Otherwise, several buildings sustained minor roof damage, a camper was damaged when it was lifted off the ground, one billboard was destroyed, and several fences were blown down and blown away.

Strong Wind in ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Orange County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Orange County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in GRANVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Granville County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Granville County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in CHATHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Chatham County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Chatham County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in ALAMANCE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Alamance County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Alamance County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Wilson County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Wilson County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in STANLY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Stanly County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Stanly County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in ANSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Anson County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Anson County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Wake County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Over 100,000 customers lost power in Wake County as a result of the strong winds. One fatality occurred due to a tree falling on a car near Sunset Lake as an individual was driving home.

Strong Wind in RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Randolph County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Randolph County as a result of the strong winds.

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, NORTH CAROLINA
From 08-OCT-16 11:00:00 to 08-OCT-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph resulted in numerous trees down across Montgomery County, including on homes, cars, and power lines. Numerous customers lost power in Montgomery County as a result of the strong winds.