Power Outage in Maysville, NC

Duke Energy reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Winds were estimated to have gusted to 50 to 55 mph.

The power company reported power outage in Maysville caused by fallen trees and/or large limbs on their equipment. The time was estimated by radar data.

Some tropical storm force wind gusts affected the area during the overnight hours. Power outages resulted from trees and powerlines that were blown down. According to the NC Department of Public Safety, some 3,933 customers were without power across the county.

Duke Energy reported power outages due to downed trees and limbs on electrical equipment. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Trees and powerlines were blown down across the northwest part of the county near Wise Fork and along the border of Lenoir County.

Trees were blown down in the town, along with scattered power outages.

A first ever, county wide mandatory evacuation was issued prior to Florence. Widespread heavy rain and strong winds developed over the region from the morning of September 13th through the morning of September 16th. Rainfall was generally 20��� to 25��� over the county with a storm total of 19.42��� in Trenton. Extremely heavy rainfall across the county initially lead to flash flooding with numerous roads that were impassable. Flash flooding across the county quickly filled the Trent River, leading to historic flooding along it���s banks in the town of Trenton and Pollocksville. Rapid river rises necessitated numerous water rescues for residents of homes across the county and even reached the second floor or roofs of several buildings. The river in Trenton crested at a record of 29.28 feet during the evening of the 17th, which exceeded the old record of 28.42 feet set after Hurricane Floyd in 1999. The Trent River at Pollocksville reached a record crest of 20.48 feet exceeding the old record of 16.29 feet set after Hurricane Floyd in 1999. Gusty northeast winds developed ahead of Florence as the storm approached the coast with tropical storm force gusts across the county. The gusty winds combined with saturated ground led to many downed trees with widespread power outages. NWS storm survey confirmed a EF 1 tornado 2 miles northeast of Stella in Carteret County and White Oak township in southern Jones county. Maximum estimated winds were around 100 mph. NWS storm survey confirmed a EF 0 tornado occurred near Pleasant Hill on 9/14 at 2044 EST. Maximum estimated winds were between 75 and 80 mph.

Widespread heavy rain and strong winds developed over the region from mid morning on October 8th through the morning of October 9th. Rainfall was generally 5 to 8 inches across most of the county. This heavy rain led to significant flash flooding over much oi the county with a few roads washed out. Moderate river flooding developed days after the heavy rain along the Trent River between Trenton and Pollocksville. Many roads were flooded for days and some homes and businesses were flooded as well. Strong winds developed during the evening of October 8th leading to downed trees and widespread power outages.

One third of an inch of freezing rain was measured. A few trees and limbs downed with power outages reported.

Across Jones County...winds gusted to near 60 mph resulting in downed trees and power-lines with power outages. Minor flooding occurred on the Trent River at Pollocksville on the 27th. Significant damage occurred to structures and crops.

Law enforcement reported trees, power poles, and power lines down on Highway 58 near Pollocksville.

Strong winds damaged a garage roof along Rhems Road. Power lines also blown down.

Several trees blown down across the county. Some of the trees knocked down power lines and did minor damage to homes.

Winds of 50-60 mph resulted in minor structural damage to homes with shingles off roofs, and some trees and power lines down with sporadic power outages.

Minor damage occurred to several structures including a church in the Phillips Crossroads area. winds were estimated from 70 to 80 mph. Wind damage also occurred in the Trenton area with trees and power lines down.

Multiple trees, telephone poles, and power lines were reported down near the intersection of Highway 58 and Highway 17.

Severe thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees and power lines across western Jones county.