Hurricane Dorian moved north and northeastward near and along the coast of North Carolina on September 5th and 6th, with Dorian making landfall along the Outer Banks of North Carolina during the morning of September 6th. Meanwhile, heavy rain and strong damaging winds spread inland and across eastern central North Carolina. Heavy rainfall of 3 to 7 inches produced flash flooding across portions of the Coastal Plain of central North Carolina, generally along and east of the Interstate 95 corridor. Strong damaging winds  of 35 to 55 mph spread inland across the Coastal Plain and eastern Sandhills of central North Carolina. This resulted in numerous power outages and trees down in these locations. Several weak tornadoes occurred during the afternoon of September 5th as multiple rain bands shifted eastward and into central North Carolina during peak heating.

Flash Flood in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 23:20:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: POPLAR GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple areas of I-40 have minor flooding on the Roadway, mainly between exits 359 and 355.

Flash Flood in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 23:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous roads closed due to flooding.

Tornado in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 12:52:00 to 05-SEP-19 12:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENOA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Mar-Mac, Wayne County, North
Carolina. The impacts consisted of shingle and siding damage to several homes, numerous large hardwood trees that were uprooted, a trailer that was rolled over,
and a pickup truck that was tossed several yards.  This tornado occurred
in an outer rain band associated with Hurricane Dorian.

Tropical Storm in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-19 00:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph resulted in scattered trees and power lines down across Halifax County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Halifax County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.

Tropical Storm in HOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 22:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frequent wind gusts of 35 to 55 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Hoke County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Hoke County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.

Tropical Storm in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 10:32:00 to 05-SEP-19 10:32:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was reported down across a road near Fuquay-Varina.

Tornado in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 15:07:00 to 05-SEP-19 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLDENS XRDS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado briefly touched down 3 miles northwest of Saratoga,
Wilson County, North Carolina at 4:07 PM EDT.  The impacts consisted of numerous very large hardwood trees that were uprooted, some with trunks that were snapped, and an outbuilding that was completely destroyed.  The survey team also
noted a field of corn that was flattened in a circular fashion.
This tornado occurred in an outer rain band associated with Hurricane
Dorian.

Tropical Storm in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 21:47:00 to 05-SEP-19 21:47:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree fell across a road near Benson. A vehicle struck the tree, which resulted in minor injuries to the individuals in the vehicle.

Tropical Storm in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 20:15:00 to 05-SEP-19 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A large tree fell on power lines near Holly Grove Rode Jumping Road.

Flash Flood in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 15:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads closed due to flooding, including W. Pine Street and Herring Avenue.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 15:25:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE LEVEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The intersection of W. Pine Street at N. Herring Street was closed due to flooding.

Tropical Storm in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 22:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frequent wind gusts of 35 to 55 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Sampson County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Sampson County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.

Tropical Storm in WAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 22:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frequent wind gusts of 35 to 55 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Wayne County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Wayne County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.

Flash Flood in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 20:38:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONNETSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding of nearby creek, Moccasin Branch Creek,  washed out Bass Lake Road.

Flash Flood in SAMPSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 17:58:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLINTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding of nearby Beaverdam Branch Creek washed out McArthur Lane at Northeast Blvd.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 18:15:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

The intersection of E. Market Street at 9th Street is closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 21:15:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRINCETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Nearby Moccasin Creek flooded Holt Pond Road.

Flash Flood in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 21:20:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAMMS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Little Swamp Creek caused flooding of nearby roads.

Flash Flood in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 21:40:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE LEVEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flash flooding reported near the intersection of Country Store road and Bizzel Grove Church Road.

Tornado in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 15:31:00 to 05-SEP-19 15:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak EF-0 tornado very briefly touched down in Smithfield. Damage consisted of
at least one very large Oak tree that was uprooted and blown down
onto a home.  In addition, numerous other large tree branches and
several smaller trees were snapped and uprooted.  This tornado
occurred in an outer rain band associated with Hurricane Dorian.

Tropical Storm in CUMBERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 22:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frequent wind gusts of 35 to 55 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Cumberland County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Cumberland County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.

Tropical Storm in JOHNSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 22:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Johnston County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Johnston County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.

Tropical Storm in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-19 00:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph resulted in scattered trees and power lines down across Edgecombe County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Edgecombe County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.

Tropical Storm in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-19 00:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Wilson County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Wilson County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.

Tropical Storm in NASH, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-19 00:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph resulted in scattered trees and power lines down across Nash County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Nash County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.

Tropical Storm in SCOTLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 22:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frequent wind gusts of 35 to 55 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Scotland County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Scotland County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.

Tropical Storm in HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 22:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frequent wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Harnett County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Harnett County as a result of the tropical storm force winds.