Hurricane Hermine made landfall as a minimal category 1 hurricane near the Florida Panhandle the night of September 1st. The hurricane weakened to a tropical storm as it moved up the eastern seaboard. The storm entered southeast NC the morning of September 2nd, and moved rapidly northeast. The storm produced very heavy rainfall with flash flooding, as well as some scattered reports of wind damage. Rainfall amounts averaged around six inches, with isolated amounts around ten inches. The highest wind gusts were around 65 mph.

Flash Flood in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:28:00 to 02-SEP-16 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a report of running water on Azalea Drive.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 17:15:00 to 02-SEP-16 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BERN JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain caused the road closure at 29th Street in Wilmington.

Flash Flood in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 20:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENDERLEA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Raccoon Rd was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:17:00 to 02-SEP-16 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a report of water one foot deep in the yard.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:09:00 to 02-SEP-16 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYMEADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported in Ogden.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:43:00 to 02-SEP-16 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported at Columbus Circle off of Oleander Drive.

Flash Flood in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 19:15:00 to 02-SEP-16 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUBLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

James Pait Rd was reported to be flooded. There were also reports of other roads flooded in that part of the county.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 20:15:00 to 02-SEP-16 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAROLINA BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were reports of numerous roads flooded. South Lake Park Blvd was closed.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 18:47:00 to 02-SEP-16 20:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports of running water across Metts Drive, with some standing water in a yard.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 15:30:00 to 02-SEP-16 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Winds speeds were estimated at around 60 mph.  Damage was reported to 10 homes from 5111-5119 on Long Pointe Road.  Damage to homes was predominately minor shingle and siding damage. An old fence was blown down, and a large branch was broken off a Bradford Pear tree.

Flash Flood in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 19:15:00 to 02-SEP-16 21:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ABBOTTSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Around three feet of water was reported on Twisted Hickory Rd.  The road was closed.

Flash Flood in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 20:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURGAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded. Several roads were closed including Fremont St, Brown St, Smith St, Ball Park St, and Highway 53.

Flash Flood in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 20:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOPSAIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded, including Azalea Dr, Country Club Rd, Ravenswood, and portions of Hwy 210.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 20:15:00 to 02-SEP-16 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous streets were reported flooded. Some were completely impassable including Dock St and Gillette Dr.

Tropical Storm in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 20:45:00 to 02-SEP-16 20:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a report of a tree down on a house and downed powerlines on Kenan Ave.

Tropical Storm in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 02-SEP-16 17:00:00 to 02-SEP-16 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

There was a report of a tree down on powerlines at the intersection of Arnette St and Parkview Dr.