Sep 1, 1999
Hurricane and Tropical Storm Dennis produced one of the most prolonged periods of tropical cyclone related conditions across northeast North Carolina, from August 30th through September 5th. The highest sustained wind speed recorded at the Elizabeth City Coast Guard Station (ECG) was 39 mph with gusts to 52 mph. A few trees and power lines were blown down across northeast North Carolina resulting in scattered power outages. Pasquotank, Camden and Chowan counties experienced approximately a 2 to
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5721677). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Bertie County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.