Hurricane Ian made landfall along the west coast of Florida on September 28, 2022, then moved across the Florida peninsula and exited off the east coast of Florida on September 29, 2022. Ian then moved north and made a second landfall near Georgetown, SC on September 30, 2022. Ian resulted in a variety of impacts across southeast North Carolina from strong winds to storm surge and an isolated tornado.

Tropical Storm in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph associated with Hurricane Ian resulted in numerous downed trees and powerlines across the county. There were a few thousand without power in several communities in the area. Rainfall amounts averaged 2 to 4 inches.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 11:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ocean over-wash occurred at 6 locations in Surf City affecting several homes, while the sound-side flooding was more pronounced with dozens of properties affected. The town's Emergency Manager reported significant beach erosion with 1 to 3 feet escarpments that were as high as 5 feet in a few locations.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 11:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Storm surge flooding closed roads in Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach along with some roads east of Greenville Loop Rd. impassable during the peak of the event. A separate area of storm surge developed along the Cape Fear River with 2 feet of water covering Water St. in downtown Wilmington in front of the courthouse. Flooding also developed on portions of South Front St. near the State Port facility.

Storm Surge/Tide in COASTAL BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 11:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Storm surge flooding was most pronounced along the western coastal areas of the county. Sunset Blvd., the only access to Sunset Beach across the marsh, was closed due to flooding during the peak of the event. Significant beach erosion occurred in Sunset Beach as well. An NWS Storm Survey found several garage doors pushed in from the surge, as well as damage to a number of private docks on the sound side of the island. Water also rose onto streets in Ocean Isle Beach with 1 to 2 feet of inundation entering garages and first floors of some beach front homes. Oak Island was mainly affected by minor coastal flooding with water entering dune access points a a couple locations.

Tropical Storm in INLAND NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph associated with Hurricane Ian resulted in some downed trees and isolated downed power lines. Rainfall amounts averaged 3 to 4 inches.

Tropical Storm in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph associated with Hurricane Ian resulted in numerous downed trees and powerlines across the county. Two homes were damaged by downed trees There were scattered power outages across the coutny. Rainfall amounts averaged 2 to 3.5 inches.

Tropical Storm in BLADEN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph associated with Hurricane Ian resulted in some downed trees and powerlines across the county. Rainfall amounts averaged 2.5 to 4 inches.

Tropical Storm in INLAND PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph associated with Hurricane Ian resulted in some downed trees and isolated downed power lines. Rainfall amounts averaged 1 to 3 inches.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph associated with Hurricane Ian resulted in some downed trees and isolated downed power lines. Rainfall amounts averaged 2 to 3 inches.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph associated with Hurricane Ian resulted in some downed trees and isolated downed power lines. Rainfall amounts averaged 3 to 4 inches.

Tropical Storm in INLAND BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph associated with Hurricane Ian resulted in some downed trees and isolated downed power lines. Rainfall amounts averaged 2 to 4 inches.

Tropical Storm in COASTAL BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 06:00:00 to 30-SEP-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tropical storm force wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph associated with Hurricane Ian resulted in some downed trees and downed power lines. Rainfall amounts averaged 2 to 4 inches.

Tornado in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-SEP-22 11:25:00 to 30-SEP-22 11:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLDEN BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado developed in the vicinity of Ocean
Blvd W just east of Highpoint St. It primarily impacted a small
community situated along canals just north of Ocean Blvd W
between Highpoint St and Greensboro St where it was observed by
several residents. The tornado caused minor siding and roof damage
in this area. It also lifted a large porch off its foundation on
one home. Overall there were approximately a dozen homes impacted.
The tornado likely dissipated across a marshy area just west of
Greensboro St.