DisasterAtlasUSA

This is a record of past federal disaster declarations, not a forecast. Federal assistance figures are aid obligated under specific programs, not total damages. For current threats, check the National Weather Service and FEMA.

Home / Storms / North Carolina

Tropical Storm — Onslow, North Carolina

August 26, 2011 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
$10.0M
Area
Onslow

Event narrative (NOAA)

Across Onslow County...winds of 50 to 60 mph resulted in numerous tress and power lines down with minor structural damage and extensive power outages. The Highest storm surge was 5.5 feet at North Topsail beach. Other Locations receiving a 2 to 3 foot storm surge were Sneads Ferry and Swansboro. Storm total rainfall of 7 to 12 inches resulted in Flooding of streets and low lying areas. One man died from a heart attack while boarding up prior to the hurricane. Significant damage occurred to structures and crops.

Other notable tropical storm events in North Carolina

Pitt · August 26, 20112 killedGreater Rutherford · September 27, 20242 killedMecklenburg · September 27, 20242 killedCleveland · September 27, 20242 killedJohnston · September 30, 20222 killedBladen · October 8, 20162 killed

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.

Tropical Storm — Onslow, North Carolina, August 26, 2011 | DisasterAtlasUSA