National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce
TS Idalia IR - August 31, 2023 @ 0451 UTC (1251 EDT)GOES-16 infrared satellite image of Tropical Storm Idalia on August 31, 2023 at 0451 UTC (1251 AM EDT) impacting northeast SC and southeast NC.

Event Summary

Tropical Storm Idalia moved northeast through northeast NC and southeast SC from August 30 to August 31, 2023 bringing flooding from heavy rainfall and storm surge, tropical storm force wind gusts and some tornadoes. Below are preliminary statements regarding the peak winds/rainfall as well as the tornadoes. A more complete summary of the event will be forthcoming and will be found here

 

Summary of Peak Wind Gusts

 

Summary of Peak Rainfall Amounts

 

Summary of Tornadoes