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Hurricane (Typhoon) — Carteret, North Carolina
August 26, 2011 · NOAA Storm Events record
Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
$25.0M
Area
Carteret
Event narrative (NOAA)
Across Carteret County...winds gusted above hurricane force with the highest reading at Cedar Island at 115 mph. High winds resulted in numerous trees and Power-lines down and structural damage. Surge values were 4 to 7 Feet, highest at South River, flooding numerous homes and Businesses. Heavy rainfall of 6 to 12 inches resulted in flooding of streets and low lying areas. Significant damage occurred to structures and crops.
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.