Aug 31, 2023
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.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1131409). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Columbus County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.