Jun 18, 1996
Tropical Storm Arthur teased the North Carolina coast moving parallel to the coast and then up across Cape Lookout into the Pamlico Sound where it was downgraded to a tropical depression. Up to 4 inches of rain fell across parts of southern Lenoir and northern Duplin counties. Much of the rest of the area received between three quarters and two inches of rain. Surf was running at 5-7 feet off Carteret County. There was some damage to crops
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5580874). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Duplin County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.