Sep 5, 2008
Tropical Storm Hanna moved across eastern North Carolina during the morning hours on September 6th resulting in minor storm surge, beach erosion, and wind damage. Storm surge along the coast was estimated at 2 to 3 feet. Water levels rose 2 to 4 feet above normal along the lower reaches of the Neuse River and 4.5 feet above normal along the Pamlico River in Washington. Wind gusts near 60 mph resulted in sporadic power outages with some trees and power lines down.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 139265). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Washington County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.