Hurricane Florence (2018)
| Landfall | Sept. 14, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Where | Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina |
| Strength at landfall | Category 1, about 90 mph sustained winds |
Florence slowed to a crawl at landfall and dumped record rain on the Carolinas.
What happened
- More than 35 inches of rain fell in North Carolina, a state record.
- Wilmington was cut off by flooded roads for days.
- Rivers flooded inland communities for more than a week.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Florence. Know your evacuation zone before the season, and leave when officials tell you to. See our hurricane prep guide and what the categories really mean.
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