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Flood — Greene, NC

Apr 26, 2017

Deaths
1
Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

A strong coastal low pressure system moved ashore over Eastern North Carolina during the early morning hours of April 25th. This storm produced strong gusty winds, and led to several flash flood events and significant river flooding. Winds gusted to over 50 mph on the Outer Banks.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 688957). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Greene, NC

This event is one of many recorded floods in Greene County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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