Ernesto's Sinkhole

(Eyewitness 11 News Video)

Beach Traffic Backup Ahead!
The local area got pounded with more than 4 inches of rain last night on top of the 3 inches we already had the day before. This proved to be just too much for several creeks and streams in the area. We didn't feel the full force of Ernesto's winds and heavy rain bands until around 4 or 4:30am yesterday morning. (That was around the time I couldn't stay awake any longer and went to bed) I know I heard the power go off and come back on, and a few minutes later the fire department, which is right across the street, took off with at least three vehicles. (Poor guys to be out in that mess)

The Stoney Creek in town is out of it's banks and doing it's usual thing....flooding a few streets and worrying a few businesses. All in all it was just alot of rain though. If the Neuse River is to cause trouble, that will come in a few days from now. Have to wait and see. It's just an inconvienence for us, not a property issue since we are out of the way.

You'll need a version of Windows Media Player 7 or higher to view the video. If you need to download it, go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/mediaplayer/en/default.asp. The video player is supported by Microsoft IE 5.0 and above. Works just fine with my Firefox too!