"The storm produced up to 18 inches of rain and serious flooding in Carolina Beach, N.C."

"A sneaky ocean rainstorm lashed the Carolinas on Monday, bringing ashore strong gusts and coastal and inland flooding to the Mid-Atlantic.

The system brought serious flash flooding to parts of North Carolina through Monday afternoon. In Carolina Beach, N.C., just to the south of Wilmington, water filled the streets and three feet of standing water covered roads in places as the National Weather Service warned of “life-threatening flash flooding.” The Weather Service said more than 18 inches of rain had fallen there and described “extremely difficult” travel conditions.

Tropical storm warnings were in effect from South Santee River, north of Charleston, S.C., to Ocracoke Inlet, N.C. Wind advisories and flood watches were in effect inland. Numerous locations along the coast had clocked peak gusts between 50 and 70 mph."

Matthew Cappucci and Ian Livingston report for the Washington Post September 16, 2024. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Wind, Rain But No Name As Tropical Disturbance Approaches Carolinas Coast" (AP) [3]