Important Takeaways:

• The coastal region was inundated with historic rainfall Monday, with some areas receiving more than 18 inches in just 12 hours. This extreme precipitation, a once-in-a-thousand-year event, led to widespread and damaging flooding.
• As the storm moved onshore, Tropical Storm Warnings were lifted, but Flash Flood Warnings and Flood Watches remain in effect for portions of southeastern Virginia and North Carolina.
• The storm’s impact was severe in the small coastal town, resulting in widespread flooding. Emergency services were inundated with calls for assistance as residents were trapped due to rising water levels. Vehicles were stranded along Canal Drive as a Flash Flood Warning remained in effect until 8:45 p.m. ET Monday.
• “Folks, do not go out,” said Carolina Beach Mayor Lynn Barbee after issuing a state of emergency for the coastal town.
• Resident Ed Alexander described the storm’s flooding as the worst he had seen in the area since Hurricane Florence in 2018.
• “It’s a mess for sure,” he told FOX Weather. “I don’t think anyone was ready for this … that’s living by the ocean. This is what to expect.”

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