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Storm Surge/Tide — Pamlico, NC

Apr 15, 2005

A Noreaster affected Eastern North Carolina during the middle of the month resulting in persistent strong wind gusts measured from near 40 mph to slightly over 60 mph. This in combination with large ocean swells resulted in coastal flooding and high surf from north of Hatteras on the ocean side in Dare county, and sound-side flooding along western portions of the Pamlico sound including the Neuse and Trent Rivers, affecting Craven, Pamlico, and Eastern Carteret counties. Water level rises betwee

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5443001). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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