Open in Our App

Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More

Columbus County has seen the highest rainfall amounts from Idalia so far in North Carolina, with over 9 inches in Whiteville, according to Spectrum News 1 meteorologist Lee Ringer. (NCDOT)

Flooding and storm surge reported as Idalia moves off N.C. coast

By Spectrum News Staff North Carolina

UPDATED 8:51 PM ET Aug. 31, 2023 PUBLISHED 3:32 PM ET Aug. 29, 2023 PUBLISHED 3:32 PM EDT Aug. 29, 2023

Thank you for reading Spectrum News 1's live updates of Idalia. This page will no longer be updated.

The storm moved off the North Carolina coast Thursday, but there could still be dangerous rip currents and high tide flooding into Friday and the weekend. Stay tuned to Spectrum News 1 for the latest news and weather for the Labor Day weekend.

Flooding and storm surge reported as Idalia moves off N.C. coast

LATEST NEWS