Significant flooding hit North Carolina’s coast Monday as torrential rains and strong winds from Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 wreaked havoc.
Flash flood warnings were issued for Brunswick, New Hanover, Columbus, and Bladen counties, with roads and cars submerged. U.S. 17 in Brunswick County and U.S. 74/76 in Columbus County were closed due to heavy flooding.
Carolina Beach received a staggering 18 inches of rain, while Brunswick County saw 13 inches, leading to widespread road closures and damage.
In addition to widespread flooding, hundreds of roads and bridges were washed out throughout North Carolina’s coastal counties.
In Brunswick County, a jeep drove directly into a washed out section of the road.
NC Emergency Operations Center Rainfall Totals:
- Ocean Blvd, Carolina Beach: 18.32”
- 1 mile S of Snows Cut Bridge: 14.83”
- Sunny Point Military Terminal: 14.59”
- Boiling Springs Lake: 14.16”
- Half mile N of Snows Cut Bridge: 14.01”
- Saint James, Brunswick County: 13.34”
- Abbington Oaks, Southport: 12.74”
- Mallory Creek, Leland: 6.78”
- Wilmington Airport: 3.61”
Authorities are monitoring the situation and assisting those affected as flash flood warnings remain in place. Emergency crews are working to assess damage and provide aid.
