Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall across southeastern North Carolina. Ophelia tracked north-northwest into the northern Coastal Plain of central North Carolina by midday, then into eastern Virginia by the early evening hours. Widespread rainfall to the north and west of Ophelia led to numerous flash flood reports in Wake, Wilson, and Halifax Counties during the morning and early afternoon hours.

Heavy Rain in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 14:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOBGOOD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A total rainfall of 5.06 inches was measured in Hobgood.

Heavy Rain in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 13:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A total rainfall of 3.69 inches was measured at the Upper Coastal Plain Research Station ECONet station in Rocky Mount.

Flash Flood in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 10:20:00 to 23-SEP-23 10:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTLAND NECK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding was reported along North Carolina Highway 903.

Flash Flood in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 10:45:00 to 23-SEP-23 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOORES XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was reported along the 7400 block of Wiggins Mill Road.

Flash Flood in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 10:30:00 to 23-SEP-23 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was reported along the 1000 block of Jordan Street and the 1000 block of Briggs Street.

Flash Flood in WILSON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 10:15:00 to 23-SEP-23 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNN XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

High water was reported on the 2400 block of Brentwood Drive.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 11:37:00 to 23-SEP-23 11:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Floodwaters were on the road at Wake Forest Road and Bland Road, making it passable only in one lane.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 11:25:00 to 23-SEP-23 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARMOUNT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Floodwaters resulted in a road closure and stranded cars at United States Highway 401 and Fox Road.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 12:20:00 to 23-SEP-23 12:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILDERS GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Floodwaters caused a road closure at Poole Road and Barwell Road.

Flash Flood in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 12:24:00 to 23-SEP-23 12:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flooding was reported at Lynn Road and Grove Barton Road. One lane was open, but the rest were closed.

Heavy Rain in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 13:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A total rainfall of 4.54 inches was measured in Tarboro.

Heavy Rain in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 15:30:00 to 23-SEP-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROANOKE RAPIDS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A total rainfall of 4.02 inches was measured in Roanoke Rapids.

Heavy Rain in EDGECOMBE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 13:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TARBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A total rainfall of 3.81 inches was measured at the Tarboro-Edgecombe Airport.

Heavy Rain in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 17:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (RDU)RALEIGH-DURHAM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A total rainfall of 3.66 inches was measured in Raleigh.

Heavy Rain in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 17:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARNER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A total rainfall of 3.64 inches was measured in Garner.

Heavy Rain in HALIFAX, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 15:30:00 to 23-SEP-23 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HALIFAX CO ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A total rainfall of 3.57 inches was measured at the Center for Energy Education ECONet station in Roanoke Rapids.

Heavy Rain in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 17:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARNER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A total rainfall of 3.54 inches was measured at Garner.

Heavy Rain in WAKE, NORTH CAROLINA
From 23-SEP-23 17:00:00 to 23-SEP-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RALEIGH ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A total rainfall of 3.48 inches was measured at the Lake Wheeler Road Field Lab ECONet station in Raleigh.