Footage of the devastating flooding that hit Carolina Beach, North Carolina, and nearby towns flooded Twitter on Monday.
The authorities: emergency On Monday afternoon in Carolina Beach, Tropical Depression No. 8, which had not yet fully reached the area, According to AccuWeather and local As of 11:30 a.m., officials believe more than 15 inches of rain had reportedly fallen across the region, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. ReportedIf more than 18 inches of rain falls in a 12-hour period, it would be a once-in-1,000-year event. According to On to another post from the NWS.
Life-threatening flash flooding continues in Carolina Beach, where volunteer rain gauges and radar estimate more than 15 inches of rain may have fallen.
Thanks to Debbie Hart Van Niman, Laura Graff, and Pete Hancock for providing these photographs. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/jOso78YBNg— NWS Wilmington, NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) September 16, 2024
State of emergency declaration #CarolinaBeachPotential Tropical Storm No. 8 to cause devastating damage in North Carolina #floodMore than 18 inches of rain has fallen since midnight, and cars are being pulled from flooded roads. Residents are being urged to stay home and avoid driving through flooded roads. (FOX) https://t.co/S1mR4zgBoI
— Brian Pia (@brianpia) September 16, 2024
Carolina Beach, North Carolina is experiencing a storm this morning. Tourists and locals alike are stunned by the extent of the damage. Some buildings and cars are flooded, but the water has receded. Fox Weather #CarolinaBeach #flood #PTC8 pic.twitter.com/X1SFypkIL3
— Brandy Campbell FOX WX (@1Brandycampbell) September 16, 2024
Posts At the Social Media Show chaos Strong winds blew rain sideways, cars were hit by rising water and rain slammed across the region. picture show Overwhelmed The streets and business districts were crowded. (Related: Prepare for a Category 6 hurricane, but not in the way you think)
In this image from Southport, North Carolina, road The middle school was closed Tuesday after it was washed away by a morning storm. According to For local reports.
“We've heard this is the worst flooding in Southport for a while. The unnamed storm really took us by surprise.” Written One Twitter user posted a series of photos showing small towns that were just as badly hit as Carolina Beach.
wild #flood In progress #CarolinaBeach Southeast Area #NorthCarolina #PTC8 @NWSWilmingtonNC pic.twitter.com/PeYsXqTRWW
— Jonathan Petramala (@jpetramala) September 16, 2024
Carolina Beach is experiencing some truly incredible flooding right now. @NWSWilmingtonNC pic.twitter.com/xp56OXXKYE
— Helen Holt (@helenholt123) September 16, 2024
There is currently widespread flooding in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, with over 15 inches of rain falling in some places. #ncwx
📸 Ashley McBryde pic.twitter.com/7CSdgGMcP3— Kaitlin Wright (@wxkaitlin) September 16, 2024
of Translator A state of emergency has been declared due to damage and flooding caused by this morning's storm. Several roads have been closed and many have been washed away. Follow It is closed on Tuesdays. (Photo courtesy of Southport Police Station from Stuart Street and Moore Street) pic.twitter.com/ZRrEXS24D2
— John Evans (@JonEvansWECT) September 16, 2024
We're hearing that Southport is suffering its worst flooding in a while. pic.twitter.com/ZDWGe4YvQT
— Jonathan Corprew (@JmanTaylor7) September 16, 2024
The unnamed hurricane, which struck the East Coast early Monday afternoon, is moving slowly by hurricane standards but appears to be intensifying quickly with little warning. (Related article: Scientists reveal US cities are 'most vulnerable' to massive extraterrestrial threat)
people Across the region asked Stay indoors. satellite Images released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) showed what appeared to be a massive storm directly above the state just before 3 p.m., with an even larger weather belt apparently forming behind it, but with no apparent warning as to what was coming next.
.@NOAAof #GOESEAST Satellites continue to closely monitor potential tropical cyclones. #8 Separate from the southeastern United States. #Tropical storm Warnings remain in effect for parts of the coastal Carolinas.
For the latest advice and updates… pic.twitter.com/w7fudPwXnT
— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) September 16, 2024
Now you can see fish swimming in Carolina Beach near the Boardwalk area 👀👀🐟👀Fox Weather #ptc8 #CarolinaBeach #flood pic.twitter.com/VIfejntOzR
— Brandy Campbell FOX WX (@1Brandycampbell) September 16, 2024
With fish swimming As it moves through the streets of Carolina Beach, it will undoubtedly be one of those unknown storms that will live long in people's memories. (Related article: Scientists finally realize we're completely unprepared for the next “big earthquake” — and it's not an earthquake.)
Check local weather forecasts before leaving home and stay home during extreme weather unless it is an emergency.
