Power Outage in Wallace, NC

Trees and powerlines were blown down. The time was estimated based on radar data.

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down across the southeastern part of the county, especially from Chinquapin to Beulaville.

Tri-County EMC reports power outages around the county due to trees that fell on power lines. Winds were measured around 55 mph.

Four County Electric COOP reports trees down on powerlines. Time estimated based on radar data.

Four County Electric Coop reported tree limbs down on powerlines along Rivenbark Town Rd near Wallace.

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 5,288 customers were without power across the county.

Trees and powerlines were blown down on highway 403 near Beautancus Rd.

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 16��� to 20��� over the county with a storm total of 26.26��� 1 mile west-northwest of Albertson and 19.98��� in Mount Olive. Extremely heavy rainfall across the county initially lead to flash flooding and numerous road washouts. This quickly transitioned to river flooding as the Northeast Cape Fear River rose rapidly, flooding countless roadways and homes along and far away from the river with numerous tributary streams flooding as well. Portions of interstate 40 were closed near Wallace due to river flooding, as the river shattered its previous record crest from Hurricane Floyd. The preliminary crest for the Northeast Cape Fear River at Chinquapin is 25.77 feet, which is more than 2 feet above the flood of record (Floyd). Gusty north-northeast winds developed ahead of Florence as the storm approached the coast, with a peak wind gust of 56 mph at Duplin County Airport at 225 AM EST on September 14th. The gusty winds combined with saturated ground led to many downed trees with widespread power outages.

Widespread heavy rain and strong winds developed over the region from the morning of October 8th through the morning of October 9th. Rainfall was generally 8 to 12 inches over the county with a storm total of 12.19 inches reported near Calypso. The heavy rainfall produced significant flash flooding with many roads washed out. Devastating river flooding developed along the Northeast Cape Fear River days after the rainfall ended. The Northeast Cape Fear River crested at 19.98 feet in Chinquapin in major flood well above the 13 foot flood stage. Many homes and businesses were flooded and damaged with numerous roads closed for days. Gusty north winds developed on the backside of Matthew with a peak wind gust of 49 mph recorded at the Kenansville Airport at 605 pm on October 8th. The gusty winds combined with saturated ground led to many downed trees with widespread power outages.

A NWS Storm survey team assessed an EF1 tornado with 8 power poles snapped and a roof blow off a single wide mobile home on Garner Chapel Road about 8 miles east of Calypso.

One third of an inch of freezing rain was measured. Some trees and limbs brought down by the weight of the ice. Local power outages reported.

Trees and power lines blown down by strong winds near Kornegay.

Duplin County law enforcement reported a tree fell and knocked a down power pole on Sloan Street in Wallace.

Chinquapin Fire Department reported power lines blown down near Highway 41 and Hanchey Road.

Emergency Manager reported power lines blown down north of Kenansville.

Across Duplin County...winds gusting as high as 60 mph resulting in downed trees and power lines with power outages. Storm total rainfall resulted in flooding of roads and low lying areas. Minor flooding occurred on the northeast Cape Fear River at Chinquapin. Significant damage occurred to structures and crops.

Power line blown down on Dark Branch Road east of Kenansville.

Trees and power lines reported downed on East Southerland Street in Wallace.

Freezing rain reported with around one third inch of ice accumulation. Several trees downed from the ice. A few power outages reported.

Power lines down in Sarecta, 5 miles northeast of kenansville.

Winds of 60 mph resulted in some trees and power lines down with sporadic power outages across the county.

Trees reported down on powerlines.

Duplin County 911 Center reported trees and power lines down in Wallace.

Ahead of a cold front a line of strong to severe thunderstorms extended from Virginia down through Central North Carolina, Georgia and Florida early on the evening of April 15th. By late evening as the cold front moved closer, this line of thunderstorms moved through Eastern North Carolina and off the coastline. Power lines were downed as one particular storm became severe.