Aug 14, 2004
Tropical Storm Charley moved northeast across the Coastal Plains of Eastern North Carolina during the afternoon hours on August 14th. Onslow county received the most damage, with estimates over 5 million dollars, as winds gusted to near hurricane force toppling trees and power lines with structural damage to homes and businesses. Winds gusted from 60-70 mph across Inland areas near the center of the storm resulting in wind damage to structures, and damage to crops reaching into the millions. Win
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5421504). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Beaufort County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.