Dec 17, 2023
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).
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1151958). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Ocracoke Island County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.