Hurricane Dorian strengthened to a Category 5 hurricane as it moved through the Bahamas, with devastating damage. It weakened as it moved up the eastern seaboard. The hurricane was a strong Category 1 as it passed just east of Bald Head Island. The hurricane spawned many tornadoes across eastern South and North Carolina. Rainfall amounts along the coast ranged from ten to fifteen inches with lesser amounts inland. Hurricane force winds remained offshore, with several sites along the coast reporting gusts over 60 mph. Damage was due mainly from the tornadoes, with many reports of flash flooding. Power outages were minimal. The hurricane exited the region by the afternoon of September 6th.

Tornado in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 10:48:00 to 05-SEP-19 10:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIRKLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A waterspout moved ashore over the northern end of Figure Eight
Island, causing EF0 damage to a couple beachfront homes and trees.
The tornado track was evident across the marsh towards the
Intracoastal Waterway, where it affected Bald Eagle Ln. At the
Bald Eagle Ln area there was one injury, numerous trees snapped
and uprooted, along with mostly minor home damage. The tornado
moved northwest towards Fazio Dr where it created its widest
damage, including some roof damage and large trees snapped near
the Porter's Neck golf course. The tornado continued to move
northwest to Futch Creek Rd and Plantation Landing Dr where it
lifted after producing EF0 damage, mainly to trees.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 11:50:00 to 05-SEP-19 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEAGATE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water was a foot deep on Rogersville Rd.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 22:24:00 to 06-SEP-19 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLE HAYNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Hwy 133 was impassable due flooding at Lynn Ave.

Flash Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 21:50:00 to 05-SEP-19 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: STAUSBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding was reported on Baker Dr, near where a creek has flooded. Road impassable.

Flash Flood in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-19 00:30:00 to 06-SEP-19 02:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: COOL RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Hwy 17 near Union School Rd was impassable due to flooding.

Tornado in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 05:39:00 to 05-SEP-19 05:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ILM)WILMINGTON ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A short-lived tornado impacted the Brookfield Community near
Gordon Rd in the Wilmington area. The tornado formed just south of
Stones Edge Loop causing some damage to trees. The tornado moved
across Northbrook Rd and knocked large limbs down. It also caused
the walls to buckle at a home along Northbrook Rd., destroyed a
nearby shed, and knocked several large limbs out of a large tree.
The tornado moved northwest causing damage to an old shed on the
south side of Briercrest Dr. The tornado then crossed Briercrest
Dr. causing minor damage to a home and knocking large limbs out of
trees. The tornado lifted in the vicinity of Gordon Rd. east of
North Kerr Ave.

Tornado in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 06:56:00 to 05-SEP-19 07:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTTS HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado formed near Scott's Hill Animal Hospital and moved west-northwest across Highway 17. The tornado caused some structural
damage to Scott's Hill Market and some minor damage to homes
primarily along the west side of Pandy Ann Ln. There were several
trees uprooted along the road. The tornado lifted as it entered
the woods near the end of Pandy Ann Ln.

Tornado in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 05:58:00 to 05-SEP-19 06:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYRTLE GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado initially impacted the SE Harbor Dr area with large
limbs down. The tornado moved west-northwest breaking numerous
large limbs. It crossed Myrtle Grove Rd breaking large limbs and
uprooting a few trees up to 3 feet diameter. Shingles were also
blown off a shed in this area. The tornado lifted on the north
side of Grove Point Rd.

Tornado in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 11:19:00 to 05-SEP-19 11:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKS LNDG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado formed near Forest Lane, where several large tree
branches were broken. The tornado continued off to the northwest,
where EF0 damage was also seen at Clarks Landing Loop Rd due to
several snapped trees near a field. Low-end EF1 damage was then
observed on Long Creek Loop Rd where softwood trees were snapped.
The tornado continued off to the northwest where damage was
limited to broken tree limbs, before lifting near Herrings Chapel
Rd and Mulberry Ln.

Tornado in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 04:19:00 to 05-SEP-19 04:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTHPORT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down briefly on the Military Ocean Terminal
Sunny Point complex. Approximately one dozen pine trees up to 12
inches in diameter were snapped on either side of MOTSP Access
Road.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 11:45:00 to 05-SEP-19 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CASTLE HAYNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water two feet deep on Hwy 117.

Tornado in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 04:23:00 to 05-SEP-19 04:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUPPLY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Initial damage was observed from the end of Middle River Road NE, where
about a dozen trees up to 14 inches in diameter were snapped, along with
a few smaller hardwoods. From this point, the tornado tracked over rural
and inaccessible swamp land towards Highway 211. On the east side of 211,
approximately 50 large pine trees were snapped in an area about 50 yards
wide. Several trees fell across Highway 211, and a few additional smaller
trees were snapped on the west side. Little significant damage was
observed west of 211.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 22:44:00 to 06-SEP-19 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAYMEADE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

E Bedford Rd in Ogden was impassable due to flooding.

Tornado in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 05:17:00 to 05-SEP-19 05:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST WILMINGTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado with winds generally 55 to 65 mph caused mainly
minor tree damage from near Wrightsville Ave around Eisenhower Rd
into the Burnt Mill Creek area. The weak tornado quickly moved
toward the northwest and completely lifted near the west end of
Klein Rd.

Tornado in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 06:21:00 to 05-SEP-19 06:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST ARCADIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado traveled along a 5 mile path along Natmore Rd, mainly
just off to the north. Damage was limited to broken large tree
limbs, a few uprooted hardwood trees, and minor roof damage to the
Kelly museum.

Tornado in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 05:37:00 to 05-SEP-19 05:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELCO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado formed just northeast of the intersection of Bordeux Rd
and Delco Prosper Rd where several large branches were broken. The
tornado then traveled northwest close to Livingston Chapel Rd, and
produced high-end EF0 damage due to roof damage on a double wide
manufactured home and a trailer flipped over. Trees were also
snapped along the way, and damage continued until the tornado
lifted shortly after passing Connor Rd.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 20:56:00 to 05-SEP-19 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WRIGHTSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A stream overflowed, making Old Mill Rd impassable.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-19 00:02:00 to 06-SEP-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST WILMINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Wrightsville Ave was impassable due to flooding.

Flash Flood in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 06-SEP-19 00:00:00 to 06-SEP-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MURRAYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding was reported on West Northchase Parkway.

Tornado in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 12:10:00 to 05-SEP-19 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE STOCKING
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado was likely already occurring as it moved into the old
Maple Hill Rd area south of Highway 53 causing trees to be
snapped. Prior to this time, it was likely over the Holly Shelter
swamp area which was unaccessible during our damage survey. The
tornado moved WNW, crossing Shaw Highway near Old Blakes Bridge
Rd. causing some minor tree damage. The tornado then crossed
Highway 53 causing additional tree damage. The tornado finally
lifted near Croomsbridge Rd north of Highway 53 in the Shelter
Neck area.

Tornado in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 06:45:00 to 05-SEP-19 06:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALKERS STORE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado formed along Shaw Highway NE of Rocky Point. The tornado
crossed the NE Cape Fear River and caused minor tree damage along
New Rd. The tornado moved NW causing minor roof damage and some
snapped trees along Highway 117 in the St. Helena area. The
tornado approached the southside of Burgaw causing tree damage on
Worth Beverage Dr. Additional tree damage was found up to West
Clark St. The tornado lifted near Pender Memorial Park.

Tornado in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 05-SEP-19 05:58:00 to 05-SEP-19 06:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEASIDE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Video shared on social media showed the tornado moving onshore near
Tubbs Inlet. The tornado moved northwest causing moderate tree
damage and minor roof damage as it crossed Sunset Blvd N near
Sunset Beach Town Hall. Spotty tree and roof damage continued as
the tornado crossed Sea Trail Golf Resort and moved into a large
wooded area north of Old Georgetown Road SW (Hwy 179). To this
point along the path, damage was consistent with wind speeds in
the 80-90 mph range (EF-0/EF-1).
The tornado emerged near Bennett Trail SW at the intersection of
Thomasboro Road, and caused major roof damage to a few homes and a
horse barn. Large sections of roofs were blown off, and numerous
large trees were snapped as the tornado approached The Farms at
Brunswick community. In this area, the tornado strengthened to
EF-2 with a width of approximately 200 yards. Damage in The Farms
was extensive. Several dozen homes received minor to major damage
along Carolina Farms Blvd, Slippery Rock Way, Fence Post Lane and
Castle Run Lane. The tornado reached maximum intensity as it
crossed Slippery Rock Way near Fence Post Lane, where large
sections of roofs were blown off. There were several instances of
lumber piercing both exterior and interior walls of houses. The
only known injury, a broken arm, was sustained in this area.
The tornado exited The Farms at Brunswick and crossed Highway 17
just south of the intersection of Hickman Road (Hwy 57). Two open
air carports and a metal garage were destroyed on the north side
of Highway 17. It crossed the holes 14-16 of Crow Creek Golf
Club, snapping numerous large pine trees and causing minor roof
damage to homes along Honey Tree Lane. The tornado crossed
Hickman Road behind Beulah Baptist Church, traversed the north
end of Green Pastures Lane, and snapped numerous large hardwood
and pine trees throughout private game land. It caused minor
damage to a farmhouse and destroyed a chicken coop before crossing
Ash Little River Road NW. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted
on the west side of Ash Little River Road NW as the tornado moved
into swampland near the Waccamaw River. Damage along and north of
Hickman Road was consistent with maximum winds of 90-100 mph
winds (EF-1).