Advertisement Daylight video of Hurricane Florence shows extensive damage in New Bern Share Shares Copy Link Copy Daylight video of Hurricane Florence damage in New Bern.The North Carolina city situated between two rivers says it has around 150 people waiting to be rescued from rising flood waters from Hurricane Florence.The city of New Bern said Friday that two out-of-state FEMA teams were working on swift-water rescues and more teams were on the way. City spokeswoman Colleen Roberts tells WRAL-TV that 200 people have already been rescued.The National Hurricane Center says the Neuse River near the city is recording more than 10 feet (3.05 meters) of inundation. Roberts says the storm surge continues to increase as Florence passes over the area.The city warns that people "may need to move up to the second story" but tells them to stay put as "we are coming to get you."<doc-sep>Hurricane Florence has caused significant damage to at least one building in downtown New Bern. Surf, Wind and Fire, an outdoor lifestyle business on Middle Street, lost its roof in the storm. The damage also destroyed the ground floor facade of the business. Downed trees are also visible along the 200 block of Middle Street. On Thursday, sections of Front Street were closed as the storm surge from the Neuse River caused significant flooding.<doc-sep>Hurricane Florence hit New Bern, North Carolina, and videos and photos captured significant flooding, a store without a roof, and other signs of damage in the riverfront community near the coast. New Bern was one of the communities that was hardest hit. Hurricane Florence is thrashing the Carolina coast with devastating flooding and hurricane-force winds. One of the hardest hit areas so far is New Bern, North Carolina. https://t.co/Zc6AE8rKCP pic.twitter.com/4OL4jGHKNr — CBS News (@CBSNews) September 14, 2018 Hurricane Florence @ midnight 9.13.18 Pungo River is raging across Belhaven, NC Stay safe y’all! pic.twitter.com/zYbKCKBLnY — Michelle ? (@chromatichues) September 14, 2018 There were reports on social media of water rescues and people who needed help in New Bern on September 14, 2018. For example, one woman wrote on Twitter, “@CityofNewBern there is a young couple and their 2 yr old son who need evacuation from 3129 Woodland Ave New Bern! Can you get to them.” HAPPENING NOW: Surge pushing inland in New Bern, NC. Waves are crashing in the streets #HurricaneFlorence (via @GrantB911) pic.twitter.com/0Zf2ZXbhDu — ?TPFNewsDesk? (@TPFNewsDesk) September 14, 2018 Rescuers were out in full force on September 14, 2018. Rescue crews on the ground in #NewBern, North Carolina go door-to-door to evacuate residents caught in the path of #HurricaneFlorence. https://t.co/KJY1FIZhnv pic.twitter.com/1jro6D6x37 — THE HERETIC (@admit2sin) September 14, 2018 Some photos showed a boat that landed in a yard. A boat has been tossed into this yard in New Bern, NC. A family friend sent this to me. Our TV station, @wcti12, was evacuated in that same city due to flooding. Landfall was just after 7 this morning on Wrightsville Beach. pic.twitter.com/UbJO6DVbmJ — Summer Dashe (@SummerDashe) September 14, 2018 Others showed New Bern’s famous bear statues afloat. “Some of our beloved bears have wandered off. These statues, which New Bern is known for, are extremely heavy & bolted down at sponsoring businesses. This one ended up in the middle of S. Front St!” the city wrote. Some of our beloved bears have wandered off. These statues, which New Bern is known for, are extremely heavy & bolted down at sponsoring businesses. This one ended up in the middle of S. Front St! pic.twitter.com/jvCohJiesY — City of New Bern (@CityofNewBern) September 14, 2018 The governor of North Carolina said that more than 100 people had been rescued from New Bern. It was still raining on Friday. Waves of water pour across the street as water continues to come down hard here in New Bern, NC pic.twitter.com/z7zStBJ3Ew — Kailani Koenig (@kailanikm) September 14, 2018 Later, local news media station Newson6 reported that between 150-200 people were rescued in New Bern and about 100 more still needed rescuing. “We want to thank our brave first responders who are out there now working in terrible conditions. Over 100 people in New Bern have been rescued” –@NC_Governor pic.twitter.com/eqBLF43vOK — FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) September 14, 2018 The community sits at the juncture of two rivers, which was contributing to the flooding. A 10-foot storm surge was reported in New Bern. The city released a constantly updated ArcGIS map showing the flooding areas. You can access it here. The Neuse and Trent Rivers intersect at New Bern, causing additional flooding concerns. Videos showed that the roof had blown off a store. ROOF BLOWN OFF – This store in New Bern, NC. #HurricaneFlorence making significant impacts along NC coastline. LIVE coverage continues on WeatherNation. #Florence #ncwx pic.twitter.com/HONsfxdpu2 — Meredith Garofalo (@GarofaloWX) September 14, 2018 Photos also captured the rising waters. One local television station was forced to evacuate as waters rose. New Bern had one of the highest storm surge risks from Florence. “Currently ~150 awaiting rescue in New Bern. We have 2 out-of-state FEMA teams here for swift water rescue. More are on the way to help us. WE ARE COMING TO GET YOU. You may need to move up to the second story, or to your attic, but WE ARE COMING TO GET YOU. #FlorenceNC,” the City of New Bern wrote on Twitter. Take a look at inundation (#StormSurge) with Hurricane Sandy. Notice how the largest readings were where the water was funneled up the narrow harbor, sound, rivers?? Same potential exist for #Florence. Cities like New Bern, NC face one of the greatest surge risks. pic.twitter.com/jpuOaTxqO7 — Bryan Bennett (@weatherbryan) September 14, 2018 Water levels were rising quickly. There were already unconfirmed reports of people on rooftops. “I am told by people living in a retired community called Fairfield harbour across from New Bern, over the bridge people already on their roofs. Water pouring into homes,” wrote one Twitter user. NOAA was reporting a life-threatening storm surge. Here is the 12 AM EDT update on Hurricane #Florence. Life-threatening storm surge is occurring in portions of eastern North Carolina. https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb pic.twitter.com/wrpzPD0r4Q — National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 14, 2018 People were urged to seek higher ground immediately. #HurricaneFlorence New Bern, NC Tide Meter Showing 10.25 Feet of Water Associated with #StormSurge so far. This is a Dangerous Flooding situation that will only get worse as the Surge increases. Seek Higher Ground in this area. pic.twitter.com/eOn3MzcYYw — John Basham (@JohnBasham) September 14, 2018 Many people expressed fond memories of New Bern, with one man writing on Twitter, “Visited a friend in New Bern a few years ago, also spent an afternoon at Atlantic Beach. Sad to see how bad things are getting down there. Lovely area with super nice people. Hope casualties are low and the recovery is swift.” This is downtown New Bern a few hours ago. pic.twitter.com/V57I2UAxNY — Daisha Jones WCTI (@DaishaJonesWCTI) September 14, 2018 I think this speaks for itself. Union point in New Bern, North Carolina. pic.twitter.com/1LxtrdCJgY — Mark Sudduth (@hurricanetrack) September 13, 2018 See satellite radar imagery for New Bern here. New Bern Mayor Dana Outlaw says “we haven’t seen flooding like this with a hurricane since Hazel” (1954!!) #hurricaneFlorence — Dianne Gallagher (@DianneG) September 14, 2018 People offered and asked for prayers for New Bern on social media. Video shows storm surge from Hurricane #Florence begin to inundate New Bern, North Carolina as the Neuse River overflowed its banks and flooded parts of the town. https://t.co/4p1JzVCrLz pic.twitter.com/k7pmZkRDqc — ABC News (@ABC) September 14, 2018 This was the extended forecast for New Bern as of September 14, 2018: Here’s what else you need to know: The National Weather Service Warned of Potentially Life-Threatening Flash Floods New Bern weather is managed out of the Newport/Morehead City, North Carolina office of the National Weather Service. See the hourly forecast for that region here. Read the full briefing document for the hurricane here. Flash Flood Warning including Ocracoke NC until 1:45 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/yiuFTYVjpy — NWS Newport/Morehead (@NWSMoreheadCity) September 14, 2018 That office put out a flash flood watch for the area on the evening of September 13, writing, “…EXTREMELY HEAVY RAIN ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE FLORENCE WILL LIKELY PRODUCE LIFE THREATENING FLASH FLOODING…Hurricane Florence will impact the area into the weekend, bringing potentially historic rainfall amounts and unprecedented flooding across southern portions of eastern North Carolina.” Outside the NWS Newport/Morehead City at 930 pm. pic.twitter.com/tErYVLRYQd — NWS Newport/Morehead (@NWSMoreheadCity) September 14, 2018 How much rain is expected? “Widespread and extremely heavy rain associated with Hurricane Florence will continue into the weekend. Many coastal areas have already received several inches of rainfall. Rainfall totals of around 20 to 30 inches, with isolated amounts up to 40 inches, are possible through Saturday,” NWS wrote. #Florence Storm surge numbers have reached #HurricaneIrene levels over portions of Eastern #NC and will continue to rise overnight. https://t.co/bpE8ZKqHLC — NWS Newport/Morehead (@NWSMoreheadCity) September 14, 2018 Potential perils include flash floods, tornados, and storm surges. The evening hazardous weather outlook for the area was as follows on the evening of September 13, 2018: “Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 527 PM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018 NCZ029-044>047-080-081-092>094-142130- Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde- Jones-Craven-Pamlico- 527 PM EDT Thu Sep 13 2018 …FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING… …TORNADO WATCH 371 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING… …HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT… …STORM SURGE WARNING IN EFFECT… This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina. .DAY ONE…Tonight.<doc-sep>
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