The Carolinas and elsewhere Hurricane Isbell

surface analysis of hurricane isbell s extratropical remnants on october 16 on carolinas

heavy rains associated isbell , nearby non-tropical low resulted in heavy rains across carolinas on october 15 , 16. in , around columbia, south carolina area, 3 6 in (76 152 mm) of rain fell, peak of 6.11 in (155 mm) in city itself. significant flooding took place along rivers in state; broad river crested @ 32.1 ft (9.8 m), highest level since 1940, in blair. pee dee river rose 39 ft (12 m) @ cheraw october 18, 9 ft (2.7 m) above flood-stage. cotton crop sustained greatest losses during event, damage estimated in excess of $1 million. along coast, tides rose 6.2 ft (1.9 m), 2.1 ft (0.64 m) above normal, in charleston harbor. little coastal flooding took place resulted wave run-up rather tidal flooding. beach erosion occurred in exposed areas.

much of north carolina affected isbell rain extending interior parts of state. totals light, however, , peaked @ around 5 in (130 mm) in eastern areas. flash flooding took place in piedmont, though overall effects minimal. in blue ridge mountains, french broad river topped banks , prompted evacuations in hot springs , marshall. greatest impacts felt along neuse river in kinston within lenoir county. rains isbell exacerbated ongoing floods in area, resulting in heavy damage many homes. man swept away swift currents near duke energy steam plant in cliffside; however, unknown if perished or later rescued. losses peanut crop extensive, though no monetary value available. storm arriving @ low-tide, no notable coastal flooding occurred. significant weakening of isbell prior landfall lessened effects wind gale-force winds constrained coastal areas; peak gust of 75 mph (120 km/h) measured in elizabeth city.

elsewhere along east coast, remnants of isbell produced light moderate rain. localized maximum of around 5 in (130 mm) occurred in massachusetts system began dissipate. following storm, unseasonably strong cold front brought near-freezing temperatures virginia, resulting in frost. combination of cold air , hurricane prevented peanut bumper crop harvesting in state.