Aug 3, 2004
Hurricane Alex, a category two storm with 100 mph sustained winds, brushed the Outer Banks of North Carolina during the late morning to early afternoon hours on August 3rd. The most significant impacts occurred along the Outer Banks from Ocracoke to Buxton where winds gusted to near 100 mph and soundside flooding was estimated between 4 to 6 feet. Winds and storm surge resulted in damage to over 100 homes and businesses. Nearly 500 cars were completely flooded on Ocracoke, and in the Hatteras Vi
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5421457). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Pamlico County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.