Impact Hurricane Arthur

1 impact

1.1 bahamas , southeastern united states
1.2 north carolina
1.3 mid-atlantic , new england
1.4 atlantic canada , quebec

impact
bahamas , southeastern united states

flooding @ rodanthe pier on hatteras island following passage of hurricane arthur.

between june 30 , july 1, outer bands of arthur produced light rain on northwestern bahamas, 1.26 in (32 mm) measured in freeport. winds @ settlement point on grand bahama peaked @ 47 mph (76 km/h) gusts 61 mph (98 km/h).

although arthur remained offshore, large scale northerly flow west side of cyclone sparked scattered severe thunderstorms across florida several days. effects these storms minor damage amounting $23,000. on july 3 however, 1 storm produced straight-line winds estimated @ 70–80 mph (110–130 km/h) , caused 2 barns collapse near elkton. additionally, rip currents affected atlantic coastal areas of state. in daytona beach, dozen swimmers had rescued lifeguards due strong currents generated arthur. similar effects felt in coastal georgia scattered thunderstorms causing minor damage. farther north in south carolina, arthur produced wind gusts 42 mph (68 km/h) along coastal areas, resulting in scattered power outages. heavy rains fell in , around myrtle beach, peak of 8.73 in (222 mm) measured outside city; highest total observed in relation storm throughout country.

north carolina

overturned mobile homes in north carolina damaged arthur s high winds

hurricane arthur earliest recorded landfalling north carolina hurricane, coming onshore @ 03:15 utc on july 4. @ cape lookout, peak wind gust of 101 mph (163 km/h) , 1-minute maximum sustained winds of 77 mph (124 km/h) recorded. united states coast guard station in cape hatteras observed peak gust of 91 mph (146 km/h). ef1 tornado touched down in duplin county, damaging 2 structures , many trees, while funnel cloud sighted within vicinity of elm city. ef1 tornado reported in martin county, knocked tree onto house. highest rainfall total measured result of arthur in north carolina, 4.20 inches (107 mm), recorded @ kinston. high tides reported along coast, peak storm surge of 4.5 ft (1.4 m) @ oregon inlet.

arthur caused power outages impacting @ least 44,000 customers, of 16,500 were in carteret county; 1,000 outages each occurred in craven , new hanover counties. result, duke energy deployed on 500 personnel restore electrical service, while tideland emc handled more 2,000 outages in pamlico, hyde , craven counties. strong winds toppled trees , power poles in hyde county , ocracoke island, , flooding occurred south of downtown wilmington, north carolina. on other areas along coast, flood waters reached 3 6 feet (0.91 1.83 m) deep; widespread coastal erosion observed in many areas. meanwhile, @ wrightsville beach, hurricane tore off shingles , partially defoliated palm trees, , in manteo, 6 8 inches (150 200 mm) of water inundated several businesses. nearby, kill devil hills experienced flooding numerous residences , roads. copious rainfall , strong winds reported along outer banks; @ least 1 additional county added north carolina s state of emergency declaration, , while officials in dare county intended cut off access county while potential destruction being surveyed, curfew ended after sunrise. emergency officials announced intention begin damage assessments throughout state sunrise approached , arthur departed region.

rainfall accumulations hurricane arthur across eastern united states

after experiencing communication failure ocracoke island officials, generator , communication equipment delivered via ferry there. north carolina highway 12, road linking hatteras island mainland, remained closed after arthur s passage, covered under water , sand. repair cost road less $1 million. in manteo, parts of u.s. route 64 shut down due flooding, , northern portions of north carolina coastline experienced significant flooding. few flight cancellations made necessary arthur s approach along east coast, storm s impacts offshore, , damage limited strewn debris , inundated roads. overall, damage along north carolina shoreline slight, , no fatalities or severe injuries recorded. throughout county total of 161 structures sustained damage, 16 of had major damage, while none destroyed. damage in north carolina amounted $2.34 million, entirely in dare county alone. low damage across state largely due storm s fast motion.

mid-atlantic , new england

owing arthur s large size, strong winds , light rains impacted portions of delmarva peninsula. in virginia, sustained winds peaked @ 55 mph (89 km/h) @ rappahannock light gusts 60 mph (97 km/h). tropical storm force winds confined coastal areas of delaware , maryland. maximum storm surge 2.38 ft (0.73 m) in money point, virginia , 2.34 ft (0.71 m) in lewes, delaware. notable storm tides occurred in connecticut, new jersey, , new york, peaking @ 3.49 ft (1.06 m) in bridgeport, connecticut.

sustained winds of 49 mph (79 km/h) , gusts 63 mph (101 km/h) reported near nantucket island in massachusetts arthur passed offshore. flooding reported within vicinity of broad , easy streets on nantucket island, , heavy rains induced widespread flooding elsewhere well, 8.00 inches (203 mm) of rain measured @ new bedford, 7.20 inches (183 mm) @ plymouth, , 6.26 inches (159 mm) @ fairhaven. accumulation @ new bedford ranked arthur ninth wettest tropical cyclone on record in state. massachusetts state police shut down access parts of interstate 195, massachusetts route 18, , u.s. route 6 precaution. nearby in fairhaven, adams street inundated , inaccessible, while heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding @ new bedford; result, flash flood emergency imposed national weather service. in addition, ferry service , martha s vineyard , nantucket suspended. minor flooding led road closures around boston, including interstate 93 tunnel near leverett circle. new bedford whaling museum flooded, inundated under 20 inches (510 mm) of water. several boats beached, , flooding occurred @ cape cod. nstar reported 8,451 outages, 7,500 of them on cape cod, while national grid recorded 1,900, of 1,400 affected customers in middlesex county. moisture arthur aided in development of damaging thunderstorms across western massachusetts. total losses in state amounted $889,000.

in maine, tropical storm-force wind gusts downed numerous trees , power lines across eastern portions of state. winds on mainland gusted 58 mph (93 km/h) while machias seal island observed 71 mph (114 km/h). outages in maine affected 20,000–25,000 residences, in hancock , washington counties. 2,800 central maine power customers , 4,390 emera maine patrons lost power, due overturned trees , branches throughout state. locally significant damage took place in aroostook county heavy rains enabled winds aloft mix down surface. alongside winds heavy rainfall affected state, maximum of 6.48 inches (165 mm) near whiting. effects rains negligible, minor stream flooding reported in hancock , washington counties. further inland in vermont, 1,600 customers lost power.

atlantic canada , quebec

post-tropical cyclone arthur on maritimes on july 5

powerful winds gusted 75 mph (120 km/h) across of nova scotia, confirmed peak value of 87 mph (140 km/h) in greenwood , unconfirmed value of 112 mph (181 km/h) in sluice point. arthur knocked out power more 290,000 individuals in maritimes; 144,000 of customers of nova scotia power (nsp), , 1,500 of maritime electric on prince edward island. in new brunswick, power outages affected upwards of 140,000 individuals, of 52,000 were situated near fredericton, forcing closure of local university of new brunswick campus. copious rainfall recorded in southwestern parts of new brunswick, 5.91 in (150 mm) measured @ gagetown. flooding @ saint john, new brunswick made 2 local streets inaccessible, while winds downed electrical poles in fredericton. in onslow, nova scotia, firefighters rescued man trapped under tree limb, while sailboat capsized @ charlottetown harbor , washed out sea. hurricane forced temporary suspension of mv nova star ferry service between yarmouth, nova scotia , portland, maine. storm caused flight delays , cancellations @ halifax stanfield international airport, while lahave , tancook island ferries shut down; in addition, access a. murray mackay bridge restricted smaller vehicles. in stratford, prince edward island, woman died after being struck door caught gust of wind, , in woodstock, new brunswick, man died when oxygen support cut off during power outage. in parts of nova scotia, damage electrical grid reported worst since hurricane juan in 2003. damage throughout new brunswick amounted @ least c$12.6 million (us$11 million).

effects arthur extended far away quebec, topographic wind enhancement occurred. gusts of 50 62 mph (80 100 km/h) affected gaspésie–Îles-de-la-madeleine region. locally heavy rains fell in parts of province, maximum amounts reaching 3.1 in (80 mm). heaviest damage took place along chaleur bay. numerous trees , power lines downed storm, leaving 23,000 hydro québec customers without electricity. portion of quebec route 132 near carleton-sur-mer temporarily shut down due fallen debris. severe flooding impacted mont-louis, 40 homes affected, culverts washed away, , roads rendered impassable. portion of quebec route 198 near area washed away. in nearby marsoui, water , sewer service disrupted damage estimated in excess of c$1 million (us$930,000).