A strong Nor'easter brought widespread heavy rainfall, isolated flash flooding, high winds, severe weather and significant coastal flooding to portions of Eastern North Carolina. A few of the more notable impacts were flash flooding, significant ocean over wash on the Outer Banks, high winds of 60-70 mph, and a low pressure record for December at Cape Hatteras (984 MB).

Thunderstorm Wind in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 15:40:00 to 17-DEC-23 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENANSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Jones-Onslow Electrical COOP reports over 500 customers without power around Duplin County due to fallen trees and limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 20:25:00 to 17-DEC-23 20:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Jones/Onslow Electric Cooperative reported limbs on powerlines resulting in power outages for the Swan Point community of Sneads Ferry. The time was based on radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in ONSLOW, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 20:43:00 to 17-DEC-23 20:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEPPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Utility Company

Duke Progress Energy reports 67 customers without power in the Deppe area. The outage was caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.

High Wind in HATTERAS ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 15:45:00 to 18-DEC-23 04:20:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow in Avon, NC measured a 67 mph peak wind gust at 9:42 pm EST. The Weatherflow in Frisco, NC also measured a 67 mph peak wind gust at 6:36 pm EST. Widespread wind gusts of 60-65 mph were common on Hatteras Island.

Coastal Flood in BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 18:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Strong southeast winds pushed water toward the western end of Pamlico Sound and up the Pamlico River, causing flooding in Washington. Water levels peaked at just after 8:00 pm EST.

Flash Flood in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 21:08:00 to 17-DEC-23 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Car stranded in the water on Sam Miller Road, water rescue ongoing.

Flash Flood in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 21:34:00 to 17-DEC-23 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WARSAW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported a couple of water rescues along Highway 117 between Warsaw and Magnolia.

Flash Flood in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 22:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water across the road along Highway 50 and Highway 117. Multiple cars stuck in water across the county.

Flash Flood in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 22:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Faison FD/EMS had 4 water rescues.

Flash Flood in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 22:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALYPSO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water across Albritton Road, making it impassable.

Flash Flood in DUPLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 22:00:00 to 17-DEC-23 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CALYPSO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water across Albritton Road, making it impassable.

High Wind in EAST CARTERET, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 14:55:00 to 17-DEC-23 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow in Atlantic, NC measured a 67 mph peak wind gust at 6:01 pm EST. Widespread wind gusts of 60-65 mph were common around Eastern Carteret County.

High Wind in OCRACOKE ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 14:10:00 to 17-DEC-23 19:25:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The Weatherflow in Ocracoke measured a 67 mph peak wind gust at 4:36 pm EST. Widespread wind gusts of 60-65 mph were common.

Coastal Flood in OCRACOKE ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 18:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

NC Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island was closed due to severe ocean overwash and safety. The closure was between the pony pen and the ferry dock. Coastal flooding peaked during the late evening and early morning hours.

Coastal Flood in HATTERAS ISLAND, NORTH CAROLINA
From 17-DEC-23 18:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Department of Highways

NC Highway 12 north of Hatteras village was closed due to severe ocean overwash and multiple dune breaches. The closure was between Sandpiper Lane to the north and Elizabeth DR SR1272 to the south.