Storm and insurance news
Major storm events, insurance decisions and official announcements affecting Wilmington and the Cape Fear coast homeowners, with sources.
- After Isaias, NC Department of Insurance lists steps for storm damage; NCIUA says named-storm deductible does not apply
The North Carolina Department of Insurance advised homeowners to prevent further damage and keep receipts after the October 11 storms. The NCIUA, which writes wind and hail coverage on many coastal homes, said its named-storm deductible would not apply because no watches or warnings were issued for North Carolina.
- Isaias remnants bring tornadoes to southeastern NC; Pender County tornado caused no damage, NWS says
The National Weather Service in Wilmington surveyed tornadoes near East Arcadia in Bladen County and Clarendon in Columbus County on October 11, 2026, and said a tornado seen near Atkinson in Pender County caused no damage it could find.
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