Tropical Storm Idalia moved northeast across southeast North Carolina bringing flooding from heavy rain and storm surge, a few tropical storm force wind gusts and tornadoes late August 30 into August 31. Previously the storm was a Category 4 hurricane. weakening to Category 3 as it made landfall near Perry, Florida. Locally all sustained tropical storm force winds remained offshore.

Flash Flood in ROBESON, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-23 00:10:00 to 31-AUG-23 00:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMINGDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Reports high water and a tree across the road along Progressive Farm Rd. near Bloomingdale Rd. south of Fairmont, NC. Time estimated via crest unit streamflow maximum.

Flash Flood in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-23 01:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLEASANT PLAINS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Reports that Gores Trailer Rd. is closed due to standing water at Pineland Woods Dr. near Whiteville, NC. Time estimated via crest unit streamflow maximum.

Flash Flood in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-23 01:20:00 to 31-AUG-23 02:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TABOR CITY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Reports that us-701 is closed at Richard Wright Road in Tabor City, NC. Time estimated via radar and crest.

Flash Flood in COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-23 01:29:00 to 31-AUG-23 02:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHADBOURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Reports NC-410 from US-74 business to East Railroad Ave. in Chadbourn, NC.

Flash Flood in PENDER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 31-AUG-23 03:00:00 to 31-AUG-23 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Reports that Scott Road is closed due to high water between Highsmith Road and Highway 210. Time estimated via crest unit streamflow maximum.

Funnel Cloud in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 18:33:00 to 30-AUG-23 18:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEA BREEZE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report of funnel cloud crossing marshland near the Tidalwalk community.

Tornado in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 17:45:00 to 30-AUG-23 17:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG BEACH ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado formed near Highway 211 near Four Paws Veterinary
Hospital where it damaged the roof. The tornado moved northward
near Executive Park Blvd where it damaged another roof, downed a
large tree, and ripped an A/C unit off the top of another
building.

Tornado in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 18:25:00 to 30-AUG-23 18:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: EASY HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed near a property near Clarendon Plantation Road, downing
a couple trees initially. It tracked northward and snapped numerous trees and large limbs, including a mix of oak and pine trees. The tornado brought down additional limbs near a set of power lines and ended with several more snapped oak and pine trees just north of the power lines.

Tornado in NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 18:31:00 to 30-AUG-23 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: SEA BREEZE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A waterspout spawned by Tropical Storm Idalia came ashore and
became a tornado near Tidalwalk Drive and lifted near Country
Place Road in southern New Hanover County. An NWS Storm Survey
found numerous oak trees and pine trees snapped or uprooted
along the tornado`s path. A tree fell on a storage shed and
one home had a piece of aluminum cornice pulled away from the home.

Tornado in BRUNSWICK, NORTH CAROLINA
From 30-AUG-23 17:14:00 to 30-AUG-23 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG BEACH ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado crossed Saint James Plantation from the east end
of Players Club Drive to near the easternmost intersection of
Millwright Circle. Numerous branches were broken out of pine and
oak trees along its path. The most significant tree damage
occurred near the intersection of Players Club Drive with Golf
Cottage Drive.