Crews are working to clean up debris and damage left behind from Tuesday's powerful storm that ripped through North Carolina, downing trees and leaving thousands without power.

One person died and two others were injured in Catawba County as the system moved through, according to county officials. 

The National Weather Service will survey damage to determine whether a tornado touched down during the storm. 

Reports indicated a possible tornado in Claremont, which is about 15 miles east of Hickory. Another report indicated a possible tornado in eastern Carteret County, where multiple trees were down.

Peak wind gusts reached 101 mph at Jennette's Pier at Nags Head, NWS reports. Winds of up to 78 mph were reported along other parts of the coast, and gusts of up to 69 mph were reported in the central part of the state. Charlotte saw wind gusts up to 62 mph, according to the NWS.

Heavy rain continued in many areas throughout the day, leading to flooding, especially in places that saw rainfall days prior. 

The storm took down power lines across the state, including along Interstate 95, which was shut down in both directions near Rocky Mount. 

Freezing rain came down in the North Carolina mountains Tuesday morning, with the buildup of ice visible in places like Boone and Blowing Rock. 

Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency for North Carolina ahead of the storm. Following the state of emergency, North Carolina's price gouging law went into effect Tuesday. Price gouging can be reported here.

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The state is expected to dry out Wednesday and Thursday before more rain returns Friday. Rivers and streams may remain high as floodwaters make their way down. 

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