An “unnamed” storm devastated North Carolina on Monday, washing out roads and isolating entire towns without warning.
Footage shared on social media by storm chaser Aaron Jajak shows footage of the devastation in Southport, North Carolina, caused by sudden, historic rainfall strong enough to wash away a bridge. According to Credit to AccuWeather. Photo by shared by residents and Reporter Local residents told The Daily Caller that both images show a literal infrastructure catastrophe that occurred as many people were heading home from work on Monday night.
By Monday afternoon, an estimated 18.32 inches of rain had fallen across the county as extreme weather continued to batter the coastline, causing flooding and storm surge across Southern North Carolina, Axios reported. attention.
Storm Chaser Follow AccuWeather Network broadcast live weather updates as a flooded bridge collapsed beneath vehicles attempting to cross it.
Luckily the driver was able to be rescued. pic.twitter.com/5r85hojDcz
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) September 16, 2024
Photos from Southport Police show River Road being washed away by a truck going down the bank. Wow! translation: pic.twitter.com/Kt9kU6url6
— Laura Smith (@laurasmithTV) September 17, 2024
My family and I were vacationing in Oak Island and Southport not far from here. I know the area well and I never would have imagined it would be like this. I hope the nuclear plant is OK. https://t.co/y7P565hoa7
— Edited today by David Dault (he, his) (@DaultRadio) September 17, 2024
.@NOAAof #GOESEAST Satellites continue to closely monitor potential tropical cyclones. #8 As it separated 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
A state of emergency was declared in Brunswick County after the Town of Southport closed all access roads to non-emergency traffic. According to To WUNC. (RELATED: Wildlife footage shows Carolina Beach flooded by estimated 15 inches of rain)
“Several homes and businesses were affected by flooding from Carolina Beach to Southport and Boiling Springs Lake, with some buildings receiving one to two feet of water,” National Weather Service meteorologist Tim Armstrong told the outlet. “Wind damage was also reported along the coast, with wind gusts exceeding 60 mph.”
Update from Southport, North Carolina. Flooding has people, including me, trapped in this small coastal town. I had two of the best hot dogs I've ever eaten, thanks to the deacon at the church behind me. #ptc8 #flood #ncwx pic.twitter.com/q82i3MIJe1
— Aaron Jayjack (@aaronjayjack) September 17, 2024
#PTC8 Southport, North Carolina has seen over 11 inches of rainfall and continues to fall. Current rainfall rates are over 6 inches per hour. pic.twitter.com/ow87BDU35k
— Kyler (@WxKyler) September 16, 2024
“I can't believe a storm that doesn't have a name could do something like this,” another resident told The Daily Caller. The storm was officially called Potential Tropical Depression No. 8, but never developed enough for meteorologists to want to personify its actions. (Related: Officials issue emergency warning to Americans as hurricane appears to be forming in Gulf of Mexico)
The flood has been officially recognized as a “1,000-year flood” due to the amount of rainfall, WRAL's Chris Michaels reports. Reported. Rain is expected to ease as the weather improves today, but always check your local weather forecast before leaving home.
