2016 — Oct 7-9, Hurricane Matthew & flooding, FL/13, GA/3, SC/5, NC/30, VA/2 — 53
United States (53)
— 53 Blanchard tally based on State and local breakouts below.[1]
— 48 Weather Channel. “Flooding…[NC] from…Matthew Incurs $1.5 Billion…” 10-16-2016.[2]
— 47 Wikipedia. “Hurricane Matthew.” 10-25-2016, 4:03 AM modification.[3]
— 46 AP, Raleigh, NC. “Hurricane Matthew Death Toll Rises…” 10-15-2016, 2:48 PM ET.[4]
— 44 ABC News. “UD Death Toll From Hurricane Matthew Climbs to 44.” 10-14-2016, 2:18.
–>43 CBS News/AP. “North Carolina discovery raises…Matthew’s U.S…toll.” 10-15-2016.
— 41 ABC News. “North Carolina’s Storm-Related Death Toll Climbs to 22.” 10-13-2016, 5:14.
— 40 The Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Leaves 40 Dead in the U.S…” 10-13-2016.[5]
—>39 NBC News. “Hurricane Matthew Death Toll Rises, N.C. Gov. Warns…” 10-12-2016.
— 38 The Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 38 in U.S…” 10-12-2016, 1:09.[6]
— 37 WYFF4 News, Greenville, SC. “Death toll…[NC] after Hurricane Matthew…18.” Oct 12.[7]
— 36 The Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 36 in U.S…” 10-11-2016, 6:47.
— 35 ABC News. “Hurricane Matthew Death Toll Jumps to 17 in North Carolina.” 10-11-2016.
— 34 The Daily Beast. “Hurricane Matthew Death Toll Rises to 34 in U.S.” 10-12-2016.
— 33 AP. “The Latest North Carolina Raises Death Toll to 18.” 10-11-2016, 7:13 PM ET.
— 27 CNN (Hanna/Yan). “US death toll from Matthew climbs to 27.” 10-11-2016, 6:34 PM ET.
— 23 Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 22 in U.S…” 10-10-2016, 1:47 pm.[8]
— 22 Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 22 in U.S…” 10-10-2016, 11:13 am.[9]
— 21 NYT. “Hurricane Matthew’s Toll Rises; Flooding Strands 1,500 in [NC].” 10-10-2016.
— 20 CNN (Yan/Blau). “US death toll from Matthew climbs to 20…” 10-10-2016, 3:28 PM.[10]
— 19 ABC News. “Matthew Downgraded to Post-…US Death Toll Rises to 19.” 10-9-2016.[11]
— 16 AP. “Matthew triggers severe flooding in NC; US death toll at 16.” 10-9-2016, 1:25PM.
— 15 NYT. “Hurricane Matthew Toll Climbs to at Least 15 as North Carolina…” 10-9-2016.
— 13 Good Morning America. “Hurricane Matthew’s US Death Toll Rises to 13…” 10-8-2016.[12]
–>11 Reuters. “Weakened Hurricane Matthew still deadly…buffets…Southeast.” 10-8-2016.[13]
Florida ( 13)
–13 Blanchard tally of locality breakouts below (not including ambiguous Jacksonville entry).[14]
–12 The Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 36 in U.S…” 10-11-2016, 6:47.
— 9 AP. “The Latest: Florida raises Hurricane Matthew death toll to 9.” Bradenton Herald, 10-11-2016.[15]
— 8 AP. “The Latest: North Carolina Raises Death Toll to 18.” ABC, 10-11-2016, 7:13 PM ET.
— 6 ABC News. “Hurricane Matthew’s US Death Toll Rises to 9…” 10-8-2016.
— 6 Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 23 in U.S…” 10-10-2016, 1:47 PM.
— 5 Weather Channel. “Florida Officials Begin Matthew Damage Assessment…” 10-8-2016.
— 4 Associated Press. “The Latest: US Storm Death Toll Reaches 10.” 10-8-2016, 3:21 PM ET.
Breakout of Florida Deaths by Locality (where noted):
— 1 Duval County. Male, 72, “repairing a hole in his roof when he fell off.”[16]
— 2 Miami-Dade Co., Oct 4-5. Males, 71, 78; “fell from ladders while preparing their homes…”[17]
— 1 Orange County, Oct 7. Female, 70, “After a medical device failed during a power outage.[18]
— 1 Putnam County, Crescent City, Oct 7. Tree falls on camper trailer killing female, 55.[19]
— 2 St. Lucie County, Oct 7. CO poisoning; elderly couple from generator inside garage.[20]
— 1 St. Lucie County, Oct 7. Medical emergency; responders could not respond; male, 82.[21]
— 1 St. Lucie County, Oct 8. Cardiac arrest; female, 58, calls 911 after emer. ops suspended.[22]
— 1 Volusia County, Oct 7. Tree fall; female, 63, while “feeding her animals.”[23]
— 1 Volusia County, Daytona Beach, Oct 10. CO poisoning, male, 9; generator in home.[24]
— 1 Volusia Co., DeLeon Springs, Oct 10. Electrocution, male, 89, power line downed by tree.[25]
— 1 Volusia Co., Ormond Beach, Oct 10. Male worker, 47, removing trees/debris; rolling log.[26]
Georgia ( 3)
— 4 ABC News. “Matthew Downgraded…US…Toll Rises to 19.” 10-9-2016, 5:25 AM ET.[27]
— 4 Good Morning America. “Hurricane Matthew’s US Death Toll Rises to 13…” 10-8-2016.
— 3 Associated Press. “The Latest: US Storm Death Toll Reaches 10.” 10-8-2016, 3:21 PM ET.
— 3 Blanchard tally of locality breakouts below.
— 3 Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 22 in U.S…” 10-10-2016, 11:13 am.
—>3 Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Leaves at Least 3 Dead in Georgia…” 10-10-2016.
Breakout of Georgia Fatalities by Location (where noted):
— 3 Bulloch County. According to Bulloch County deputy coroner Richard Pylant, Oct 9.[28]
— 2 Bulloch County, Oct 8. Falling trees.[29]
–1 Statesboro, Burk Halter Rd. Car runs into tree that fell across a roadway; male, 28.[30]
–1 Statesboro, 25 Clay Road. Two trees fall on residence killing male, 68.[31]
— 1 Savannah-Chatham area, Oct 8. Tree falls on home; male, 41.[32]
North Carolina (30)
— 30 Blanchard tally of breakouts below (includes evacuee death in a shelter).
— 27 NC Dept. of Public Safety. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities — 27” 10/25, 9:00 AM.[33]
— 26 NC Dept. of Public Safety. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities,” 10/15, 5:30 PM.[34]
— 24 ABC News. “UD Death Toll From Hurricane Matthew Climbs to 44.” 10-14-2016, 2:18.
— 24 NC Department of Public Safety. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities,” 10/14, 1 PM.[35]
— 22 WXII 12 News, NC. “Matthew NC deaths up to 22…” 10-13-2016, 4:45 PM EDT.
— 20 NBC News. “Hurricane Matthew Death Toll Rises…” 10-12-2016, 5:10 PM ET.
— 19 Reuters. “Drownings push hurricane death toll to 19 in flooded [NC].” 10-12-2016.[36]
— 18 AP. “The Latest North Carolina Raises Death Toll to 18.” 10-11-2016, 7:13 PM ET.[37]
— 17 The Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 36 in U.S…” 10-11-2016, 6:47.
— 14 NYT. “Hurricane Matthew’s Toll Rises; Flooding Hits North Carolina.” 10-11-2016.[38]
–>10 AP. “At least 10 died in [NC] from Hurricane Matthew.” WMBF News, 10-10-2016.[39]
— 10 Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 22 in U.S…” 10-10-2016, 11:13 am.[40]
— 8 ABC News. “Matthew Downgraded…US Death Toll Rises to 19.” 10-9-2016, 5:25 AM ET.
— 7 State, according to NC Gov. Pat McCrory at Oct 9 morning press conference.[41]
— 3 ABC News. “Hurricane Matthew’s US Death Toll Rises to 9…” 10-8-2016.[42]
North Carolina Hurricane-Related Fatalities by County:
— 2 Bladen Co., Clarkton, Oct 8. Vehicle submerged on washed-out road; males 22, 44.[43]
— 1 Columbus Co., Nakina. Drowning; Male, 70, found 11th 50 yds from abandoned pickup.[44]
— 2 Cumberland Co. NC Dept. Public Safety. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities,” Oct 15.[45]
–1 Fayetteville, Clinton Road at I-95, Oct 8. Male, 53, found near abandoned vehicle.[46]
–1 US-301, Oct 10.[47] Female driver[48] of vehicle submerged by “rushing flood waters.”[49]
–1 Oct 12, Male, 63, “collapsed after getting out of his vehicle.”[50]
— 1 Gates County, Oct 9. Drowning; male, 75, “discovered inside his car” after water receded.[51]
— 1 Harnett County, Oct 8. Drowning; drove past barricade, swept into creek.[52] Male, 74.[53]
— 4 Johnston Co. WRAL.com. “At least 19 died…[NC]…Matthew.” 10-12-2016; also NC DPS.
–1 Oct 9. Vehicle swept away when driver tried crossing flood-covered bridge.[54]
–1 Oct 9. Female, 19; car swept away in flood waters on I-95 near mile-marker 85.[55]
–1 Oct 9. Male, 51, swept away by floodwater while walking.[56]
–1 Cleveland area, Oct 9. One of 5; floodwater submerged car; Cornwallis Rd. ~NC 42.[57]
— 4 Lenoir Co. NC Dept. of Public Safety. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities,” 10/25, 9 AM.
— 4 Lenoir Co. NC Dept. of Public Safety. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities,” 10/14, 1 PM.[58]
— 3 Lenoir Co. NC Dept. Public Safety. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities,” 10/15, 5:30 PM.
–1 Oct 11. Authorities said a person died while walking around.[59]
–1 Oct 12 report. Drowning; male, 71, attempting to rescue a horse.[60]
–1 Kinston. Male, 55, found in small metal building; drowning or medical.[61]
–1 La Grange, Oct 13. Female drowns after vehicle went around barricade into water.[62]
— 1 Pitt Co., Monzingo Rd.,[63] Oct 9. Driver drowned; vehicle swept away by water.[64] Female.[65]
— 5 Robeson County, by Oct 12, according to Robeson County Sheriff Sealey at County EOC.[66]
–3 WXII 12 News, NC. “Matthew NC deaths up to 22…” 10-13-2016, 4:45 PM.
–3 NC Dept. Public Safety. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities – 26,” 10/16, 9:00 AM.
–1 NC 130. Male, whose car was washed away in the flooding that followed Matthew.[67]
–1 Oct 13 Gov. rpt. Male, “died after falling into a hole caused by an uprooted tree.”[68]
–1 Fairmont. Male “appeared to rely on…oxygen tank and could not escape…[flooded] house.”[69]
–1 Lumberton, NC 211 off I-95, Oct 8. Female passenger in car driven by husband.[70]
–1 Lumberton, Oct 10. Drowning; male, 76, “fell into…water at his home on West Fifth.”[71]
— 1 Rowan Co. Storm-related fire.[72] Female victim.[73] Also NC DPS.
— 1 Sampson Co., near NC 411, Oct 8. Car hydroplanes;[74] hits tree; male driver, 30, killed.[75]
— 1 Wake Co. NC DPS. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities,” 10/25, 9:00 AM.[76]
–2 Wake Co. NC DPS. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities,” 10/20, 7:00 AM.[77]
–1 Wake County, Oct 10. Tree falls on man’s truck.[78]
— 4 Wayne County. Tracie Davis, Co. Communications Director, phone conversation, Oct 19.
— 2 Wayne County. (NC DPS website notes two, apparently not including shelter evac. death.)
–1 Wayne County. Indirect death.[79]
–1 Wayne County,[80] Oct 8. Evacuee dies in a shelter “because of a health ailment.”[81]
–1 Wayne County, Oct 11. Drowning; car swept away by floodwater; male, 54.[82]
–1 Oct 14-15. Female, 47, found in vehicle after floodwaters receded.[83]
— 2 Wilson Co. NC DPS. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities — 26,” 10-15-2016, 4 PM ET.[84]
–1 Wilson Co., Oct 8.[85] Drowning; vehicle driven into floodwater and swept away.[86]
–1 Wilson County, Oct 10. Drowning; “victim ended up in a submerged vehicle.”[87]
South Carolina ( 5)
–5 AP. “The Latest: N. Carolina investigates possible coal ash spill.” WP, 10-14-2016, 4:20 PM.
–5 Blanchard tally of locality breakouts below.
–3 CNN. “Hurricane Matthew, Now Considered Post-Tropical…” KTLA.com, 10-9-2016.
–3 The Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 36 in U.S…” 10-11-2016, 6:47.
–2 AP. “The Latest: 2nd Weather Death Reported in South Carolina.” 10-9-2016, 1:06 PM ET.
Breakout of South Carolina Fatalities by Locality:
–1 Dillon County, Lake View, Oct 12. Male, 70, clearing tree debris hit by cable under tree.[88]
–2 Florence County, Florence and Pamplico. Bodies found in vehicles; autopsies pending.[89]
–1 Female “in a car that was swept away,” according to Gov. Nikki Haley.[90]
–1 Drowning.
–1 Marion County Nichols,. Body of male, 40, found in flooded home Oct 14.[91]
–1 Richland Co., Columbia, Oct 8. Drowning; male, 66, pinned face-down under water outdoors.[92]
Virginia ( 2)
— 2 Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Leaves 40 Dead in the U.S…” 10-13-2016, 10:56.
— 1 Chesapeake, I-64, Oct 10. Male, 38; his pickup rear-ended semi stopped at downed tree.[93]
— 1 Suffolk, near Constant’s Wharf. Male, 53, missing during storm found Oct 12 in water.[94]
Outside the U.S.:
Columbia, La Guajira peninsula ( 1)
— 1 AP (Campbell), Kingston Jamaica. “Hurricane Matthew Soaks Colombia…” 10-1-2016.[95]
Dominican Republic ( 4)
— 4 CNN. “Hurricane Matthew moves into South Carolina…” 10-8-2016.
Haiti (>330-900)
—<1,000 NYT. “Hurricane Matthew’s Toll Rises; Flooding Strands 1,500 in [NC].” 10-10-2016.
— <900 Reuters. Cited in: NYT. “Hurricane Matthew Toll Climbs to at least 15…” 10-9-2016.[96]
— >500 AP. “Matthew triggers severe flooding in NC; US death toll at 16.” 10-9-2016, 1:25 pm.
— >330 CNN. “Hurricane Matthew moves into South Carolina…” 10-8-2016.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines ( 1)
— 1 CNN. “Hurricane Matthew moves into South Carolina…” 10-8-2016.
Causes of Death (United States — 53)
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: ( 3)
–2 FL, St. Lucie County, Oct 7. CO poisoning; elderly couple from generator inside garage.
–1 FL, Volusia County, Daytona Beach, Oct 10. CO poisoning, male, 9; generator in home.
Drowning (non-vehicular: ( 8)
–1 NC, Johnston County, Oct 9. Male, 51, swept away by floodwater while walking.
–1 NC, Lenoir County, Oct 12 report. Drowning; male, 71, attempting to rescue a horse.
–1 NC, Robeson Co., Oct 13. Male, “died after falling into a hole caused by an uprooted tree.”
–1 NC, Robeson Co., Lumberton, Oct 10. Drowning; male, 76, “fell into…water at his home…Fifth.”
–1 NC, Robeson Co., Fairmont. Male “appeared to rely on…oxygen tank…could not escape…[flooded] house.”
–1 SC, Marion County Nichols,. Body of male, 40, found in flooded home Oct 14.
–1 SC, Richland Co., Columbia, Oct 8. Drowning; male, 66, pinned face-down under water outdoors.
–1 SC, Suffolk, near Constant’s Wharf. Male, 53, missing during storm found Oct 12 in water.
Drowning (Vehicular-related) (20)
–2 NC, Bladen Co., Clarkton, Oct 8. Vehicle submerged on washed-out road; males 22, 44.
–1 NC, Columbus Co., Nakina. Drowning; Male, 70, found 11th 50 yds from abandoned pickup.
–1 NC, Cumberland Co., Fayetteville, Clinton Rd. at I-95, Oct 8. Male, 53, near abandoned vehicle.
–1 NC, Cumberland Co., US-301, Oct 10. Female, vehicle submerged by rushing flood waters
–1 NC, Gates Co., Oct 9. Drowning; male, 75, “discovered inside his car” after water receded.
–1 NC, Harnett County, Oct 8. Drowning; drove past barricade, swept into creek. Male, 74.
–1 NC, Johnston Co., Oct 9. Vehicle swept away; driver tried crossing flood-covered bridge.
–1 NC, Johnston Co., Oct 9. Female, 19; car swept away; I-95 floodwaters near mile-marker 85.
–1 NC, Johnston Co., Cleveland area, Oct 9. Floodwater submerged car; Cornwallis Rd. ~NC 42
–1 NC, Lenoir Co., La Grange, Oct 13. Drowning; female, drove around barricade into water.
–1 NC, Pitt Co., Oct 9. Drowning; female; vehicle swept away by flood water.
–1 NC, Robeson Co., Lumberton, NC-211 ~I-95, Oct 8. Female; car driven by husband.
–1 NC, Robeson Co., NC-130. Male; car washed away in the flooding that followed Matthew.
–1 NC, Wayne County, Oct 11. Drowning; car swept away by floodwater; male, 54.
–1 NC, Wayne County, Oct 14-15. Female, 47, found in vehicle after floodwaters receded.
–1 NC, Wilson Co., Oct 8. Drowning; vehicle driven into floodwater and swept away.
–1 NC, Wilson County, Oct 10. Drowning; “victim ended up in a submerged vehicle.”
–1 SC, Florence County, Florence. Drowning; body found in vehicle.
–1 SC, Florence County, Pamplico. Drowning; body found in vehicle.
Emergency Responders Unable to Respond: ( 2)
–1 FL, St. Lucie County, Oct 7. Medical emergency; responders could not respond; male, 82.
–1 FL, St. Lucie County, Oct 8. Cardiac arrest; female, 58, calls 911 after emer. ops suspended.
Falls (Preparatory Phase): ( 3)
–1 FL, Duval County. Male, 72, “repairing a hole in his roof when he fell off.”
–2 FL, Miami-Dade Co., Oct 4-5. Males, 71, 78; “fell from ladders while preparing their homes…”
Fire ( 1)
–1 NC, Rowan Co. Storm-related fire. Female victim.
Power Outage/Medical Device Failure: ( 1)
–1 FL, Orange Co., Oct 7. Female, 70, “After a medical device failed during a power outage.
Restoration Phase (Electrocution) ( 1)
–1 FL, Volusia Co., DeLeon Springs, Oct 10. Male, 89, power line downed by tree.
Restoration Phase (Tree clearing related) ( 2)
–1 FL, Volusia Co., Ormond Beach, Oct 10. Male worker, 47, removing trees/debris; rolling log.
–1 SC, Dillon Co., Lake View, Oct 12. Male, 70, clearing tree debris hit by cable under tree.[97]
Tree Falls: ( 4)
–1 FL, Putnam County, Crescent City, Oct 7. Tree falls on camper trailer killing female, 55.
–1 FL, Volusia County, Oct 7. Tree fall; female, 63, while “feeding her animals.”
–1 GA, Bulloch Co., Statesboro, 25 Clay Road. Two trees fall on residence killing male, 68.
–1 GA, Savannah-Chatham area, Oct 8. Tree falls on home; male, 41.
Vehicular (Accidents): ( 1)
–1 NC, Sampson Co., near NC 411, Oct 8. Car hydroplanes; hits tree; male driver, 30, killed.
Vehicular (Drownings) — See Drownings (Vehicular) above.
Vehicular (Tree Fall-Related): ( 3)
–1 GA, Statesboro, Burk Halter Rd. Car runs into tree that fell across a roadway; male, 28.
–1 NC, Wake County, Oct 10. Tree falls on man’s truck.
–1 VA, Chesapeake, I-64, Oct 10. Male, 38; his pickup rear-ended semi stopped at downed tree
Other and/or Unclear ( 4)
–1 NC, Lenoir County, Oct 12 report. Authorities said a person died while walking around.
–1 NC, Lenoir Co., Kinston. Male, 55, found in small metal building; drowning or medical.
–1 NC, Wayne County, Oct 8. Evacuee dies in a shelter “because of a health ailment.”
–1 NC, Wayne County. Indirect death (noted by County EM). Cause not noted.
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CNN (Jason Hanna, Holly Yan, Max Blau). “US death toll from Matthew climbs to 27.” 10-11-2016, 6:34 PM ET. Accessed 1-13-2016 at: http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/11/us/weather-matthew/
Davis, Tracie (Wayne County Communications Director). Phone communication, 10-19-2016.
Fayetteville Observer (Greg Barnes), NC. “Body of man missing since Hurricane Matthew found off Clinton Road.” 10-15-2016, ~1:00 PM ET update. Accessed 10-15-2016 at: http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/body-of-man-missing-since-hurricane-matthew-found-off-clinton/article_6c391749-ca58-5016-bb39-629852cf6c32.html
Fayetteville Observer (Michael Futch), NC. “Hurricane Matthew: Isabelle Ralls, 81, swept away by the water she always feared.” 10-15-2016 update. Accessed 10-15-2016 at: http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/isabelle-ralls-swept-away-by-the-water-she-always-feared/article_e11c7f36-14b5-5181-957b-85f6540aab5d.html#comments
Fayetteville Observer (Michael Futch), NC. “Robeson County: Third hurricane death; 1,300 in shelters Friday.” 10-15-2016 update. Accessed 10-15-2016 at: http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/robeson-county-third-hurricane-death-in-shelters-friday/article_b87e468c-c36e-5387-a6d6-0264931c62a2.html
Fayetteville Observer (Alan Wooten), NC. “Third death connected to Hurricane Matthew confirmed in Cumberland County,” 10-15-2016, 5:30 PM ET. Accessed 10-15-2016 at: http://www.fayobserver.com/news/weather/third-death-connected-to-hurricane-matthew-confirmed-in-cumberland-county/article_fe5dfb77-0196-58c8-94ca-8e4b0b60886b.html
Fayetteville Observer (Amanda Dolasinski), NC. “Third death in Robeson County attributed to Hurricane Matthew,” 10-14-2016 update. Accessed 10-15-2016 at: http://www.fayobserver.com/news/weather/question-over-report-of-third-hurricane-death-in-cumberland-county/article_38332187-c834-5002-a170-619df9f9b378.html
First Coast News (Jordan Ferrwell, WTVL, ABC), Jacksonville, FL. “Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew: Duval County.” 10-10-2016, 11:26 AM EST. Accessed 10-11-2016 at: http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/aftermath-of-hurricane-matthew/331035107
Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville (Tiffanie Reynolds). “City of Atlantic Beach offering sand bags for residents as Hurricane Matthew approaches.” 10-5-2016, updated 10-12-2016. Accessed 10-12-2016 at: http://jacksonville.com/news/2016-10-11/jea-misses-monday-target-power-restored-more-90-percent-customers
Fox 8 News (Joe Borlik), High Point, NC. “Four dead in NC due to Hurricane Matthew; state of emergency declared for Durham Co.” 10-8-2016, 8:07 PM. Accessed 10-9-2016 at: http://myfox8.com/2016/10/08/three-deaths-in-north-carolina-due-to-hurricane-matthew-according-to-gov-mccrory/
Good Morning America (J.J. Gallagher, Morgan Winsor, Emily Shapiro, Julia Jacobo.) “Hurricane Matthew’s US Death Toll Rises to 13; Nearly 2 Million Without Power.” 10-8-2016, ~7:30 pm EST. Accessed 10-8-2016, 8:03 pm EST at: https://gma.yahoo.com/us-braces-hurricane-matthew-deadly-storm-batters-bahamas-102806530–abc-news-topstories.html#
NBC 6, Miami. “7 Deaths, 2 in Miami-Dade, Related to Hurricane Matthew: Officials.” 10-10-2016, 6:45 PM EDT. Accessed 10-12-2016 at: http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/7-Deaths-2-in-Miami-Dade-Related-to-Hurricane-Matthew-Officials-396582091.html
NBC News (Phil Helsel). “Death Toll Rises to 22 in North Carolina From Hurricane Matthew.” 10-13-2016, 6:19 PM ET. Accessed 10-16-2016 at: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/death-toll-rises-22-north-carolina-hurricane-matthew-n666031
NBC News (Elisha Fieldstadt). “Hurricane Matthew Death Toll Rises, N.C. Gov. Warns: ‘Stay Away From the Water’.” 10-12-2016, 5:10 PM ET. Accessed 10-12-2016 at: http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/hurricane-matthew/hurricane-matthew-death-toll-rises-n-c-gov-warns-stay-n664361
New York Times. “Hurricane Matthew Toll Climbs to at Least 15 as North Carolina Suffers Record-Breaking Flooding.” 10-9-2016, 12:28 PM ET update. Accessed 10-9-2016 at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/09/us/hurricane-matthew.html
New York Times. “Hurricane Matthew’s Toll Rises; Flooding Hits North Carolina.” 10-11-2016, 5:58 PM ET. Accessed 10-11-2016 at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/11/us/hurricane-matthew.html?_r=0
New York Times. “Hurricane Matthew’s Toll Rises; Flooding Strands 1,500 in North Carolina.” 10-10-2016, 12:18 PM ET. Accessed 10-10-2016 at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/10/us/hurricane-matthew.html?_r=0
News 13 (Central FL). “Matthew: Boy, elderly man among hurricane’s latest Florida victims,’ 10-11-2016, 4:33 PM EDT. Accessed 10-12-2016 at: http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2016/10/10/boy_elderly_man_the_.html
News & Observer (Richard Stradling), Raleigh, NC. “Hurricane Matthew death toll rises again in NC as floodwater recedes.” 10-15-2016, 11:50 AM ET. Accessed 10-17-2016 at: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather/article108476107.html
News & Observer (Richard Stradling), Raleigh, NC. “Hurricane Matthew kills 7 in NC, leaves historic flooding in its wake.” 10-9-2016, 8:53 AM. Accessed 10-9-2016 at: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather/article107075517.html
News & Observer (Lynn Bonner and Richard Stradling), Raleigh, NC). “Hurricane Matthew kills 10 in NC; Lenoir County evacuation ordered as Neuse rises.” 10-9-2016, 8:53 AM ET. Accessed 10-14-2016 at: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/weather/article107075517.html
North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities — 24,” 10-14-2016, 1 PM, ET. Accessed 10-14-2016 at: https://www.ncdps.gov/hurricane-matthew-2016
North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities — 26,” 10-15-2016, 4 PM ET. Accessed 10-16-2016 at: http://www.ncdps.gov/hurricane-matthew-2016
North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Fatalities — 27,” 10-20-2016, 7 AM ET. Accessed 10-20-2016 at: http://www.ncdps.gov/hurricane-matthew-2016
North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Hurricane Matthew 2016. “Storm Fatalities — 27,” 10-25-2016, 9 AM ET. Accessed 10-20-2016 at: http://www.ncdps.gov/hurricane-matthew-2016
Orlando Sentinel (Stephanie Allen), FL. “Power being restored, classrooms reopening.” 10-11-2016, 8:06 PM. Accessed 10-11-2016 at: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/os-hurricane-matthew-tuesday-20161011-story.html
Reuters. “Death toll from Hurricane Matthew climbs to 26 in North Carolina.” 10-15-2016, 4:07 PM EDT. Accessed 10-16-2016 at: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-storm-matthew-idUSKBN12F0RW
Reuters (Nicole Craine), Kinston, NC. “Drownings push hurricane death toll to 19 in flooded North Carolina.” 10-12-2016. Accessed 10-12-2016 at: https://www.yahoo.com/news/death-toll-climbs-floods-swamp-north-carolina-hurricane-005635623.html
Reuters. “Weakened Hurricane Matthew still deadly as it buffets U.S. Southeast.” 10-8-2016. Accessed 10-8-2016 at: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-matthew-idUSKCN12807E
The Daily Beast. “Hurricane Matthew Death Toll Rises to 34 in U.S.” 10-12-2016. Accessed 10-12-2016 at: http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2016/10/12/hurricane-matthew-death-toll-rises-to-34-in-u-s.html?via=desktop&source=copyurl
The George-Anne (Caroline Eaker), Statesboro, GA. “Hurricane Matthew aftermath in Bulloch County.” 10-12-2016. Accessed 10-12-2016 at: http://www.thegeorgeanne.com/news/article_26ef6f9e-9090-11e6-b8ed-af99bbf085d6.html
The Robesonian, Lumberton, NC. “Matthew claims first death in Robeson; 4 still missing.” 10-10-2016. Accessed 10-15-2016 at: https://robesonian.com/news/92636/matthew-claims-first-death-in-robeson-4-still-missing
The Robesonian (Michael Gellatly), Lumberton, NC. “Matthew death toll climbs to 5.” 10-12-2016. Accessed 10-15-2016 at: https://robesonian.com/news/92674/matthew-death-toll-climbs-to-5
The Weather Channel (Pam Wright). “7 Deaths, 887 Water Rescues Reported in North Carolina as Matthew’s Flooding Causes ‘Massive Destruction’.” 10-9-2016, 12:26 PM EDT. Accessed 10-9-2016 at: https://weather.com/news/news/hurricane-matthew-north-carolina-update
The Weather Channel (Pam Wright). “Flooding in North Carolina From Hurricane Matthew Incurs $1.5 Billion in Damage, Authorities Say.” 10-16-2016, 1:41 PM EDT. Accessed 10-17-2016 at: https://weather.com/news/news/hurricane-matthew-north-carolina-update
The Weather Channel (Ryan Phillips and Ada Carr). “Florida Officials Begin Matthew Damage Assessment: Multiple Deaths Reported, More than 800K Without Power.” 10-8-2016, 12:54 PM EDT. Accessed 10-8-2016 at: https://weather.com/news/news/hurricane-matthew-florida
The Weather Channel (Pam Wright and Sean Breslin). “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 22 in U.S.; Dangerous Flooding Situation Unfolding in North Carolina.” 10-10-2016, 11:13 AM EDT. Accessed 10-10-2016 at: https://weather.com/news/news/hurricane-matthew-southeast-updates
The Weather Channel (Pam Wright and Sean Breslin). “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 23 in U.S.; Dangerous Flooding Situation Unfolding in North Carolina.” 10-10-2016, 1:47 PM EDT. Accessed 10-10-2016 at: https://weather.com/news/news/hurricane-matthew-southeast-updates
The Weather Channel (Pam Wright and Sean Breslin). “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 36 in U.S.; Deadly Flooding Continues in North Carolina.” 10-11-2016, 6:47 PM EDT. Accessed 10-11-2016 at: https://weather.com/news/news/hurricane-matthew-southeast-updates
The Weather Channel (Pam Wright and Sean Breslin). “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 38 in U.S.: Deadly Flooding Continues in North Carolina.” 10-12-2016, 1:09 PM EDT. Accessed 10-12-2016 at: https://weather.com/news/news/hurricane-matthew-southeast-updates
The Weather Channel (Pam Wright). “Hurricane Matthew Leaves 40 Dead in the U.S.; Flooding Crisis Continues in North Carolina.” 10-13-2016, 10:56 AM EDT. Accessed 10-13-2016 at: https://weather.com/news/news/hurricane-matthew-southeast-updates
The Weather Channel (Ada Carr and Stephanie Valera). “Hurricane Matthew Leaves at Least 3 Dead in Georgia as Flooding, Damage Force Road Closures.” 10-8-2016, 8:01 PM EDT. Accessed 10-8-2016 at: https://weather.com/news/news/hurricane-matthew-georgia-update
USA Today (Tim Smith, Kirk Brown and Tonya Maxwell, Greenville, SC News). “3 deaths in South Carolina blamed on Hurricane Matthew.” 10-9-2016, 9:41 PM EDT. Accessed 10-17-2016 at: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/10/09/3-deaths-south-carolina-blamed-hurricane-matthew/91839078/
USA Today (Bart Jansen). “Matthew kills 15, with 7 in N.C. and lingering dangerous floods.” 10-9-2016, 1:22 PM EDT. Accessed 10-9-2016 at: http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2016/10/09/hurricane-matthew-flooding-north-carolina-coast/91819514/
WBTV News 13, Myrtle Beach, Florence, SC. “Coroner identifies Dillon County man dead after clearing Hurricane Matthew debris.” 10-11-2016, 9:45 AM, updated 10-12-2016, 1: PM ET. Accessed 10-17-2016 at: http://wbtw.com/2016/10/11/dillon-county-man-dies-while-clearing-hurricane-matthew-tree/
WCTI 12 (Jason O. Boyd), New Bern, NC. “Lenoir County officials confirm fourth death due to flooding.” 10-19-2016, 3:08 PM EDT. Accessed 10-25-2016 at: http://www.wcti12.com/news/lenoir-county-officials-confirm-fourth-death-due-to-flooding/126559250
Wikipedia. “Hurricane Matthew.” 10-25-2016, 4:03 AM modification. Accessed 10-25-2016 at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Matthew#cite_note-auto-104
WITN, Greenville, NC. “U.S. 70 Bypass in Kinston reopens to all traffic.” 10-13-2016, updated 10-18-2016, 7:59 PM ET. Accessed 10-18-2016 at: http://www.witn.com/content/news/KINSTON-THURSDAY-More-buildings-in-danger-prayer-gathering-scheduled-396918581.html
WNCT 9 (Ryan Clancy), Greenville, NC. “Two more people die in Hurricane Matthew’s aftermath.” 10-13-2016, updated 10-14-2016, 5:52 AM ET. Accessed 10-17-2016 at: http://wnct.com/2016/10/13/la-grange-woman-dies-in-flood-waters-becomes-hurricane-matthews-21st-n-c-victim/
WPTV (Jon Shainman) West Palm Beach, FL. “Two storm-related deaths in St. Lucie County, fire rescue says. A woman also died in Volusia County.” 10-7-2016, 7:52 AM; updated 9:36 PM. Accessed 10-8-2016 at: http://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-lucie-county/st-lucie-county-woman-is-1st-storm-related-death-from-hurricane-matthew
WRAL.com (Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville, NC). “At least 19 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” 10-12-2016, 10:47 AM ET. Accessed 10-12-2016 at: http://www.wral.com/at-least-10-died-in-north-carolina-from-hurricane-matthew/16103620/
WRAL.com (Raleigh, NC). “Hurricane Matthew death toll rises to 20 after Lenoir County fatality.” 10-12-2016, 5:08 PM ET update. Accessed 10-12-2016 at: http://www.wral.com/2-more-storm-related-deaths-reported-in-nc-total-rises-to-19/16109981/
WTVD, Fayetteville. “574 people rescued from Fayetteville Flood Water, at Least 4 Missing.” ABC11, 10-9-2016. Accessed 10-9-2016 at: http://abc11.com/weather/at-least-4-people-still-missing-in-fayetteville/1545726/
WTVD, ABC 11 News, NC. “Governor Confirms 18 Deaths in North Carolina following Matthew.” 10-11-2016. Accessed 10-11-2016 at: http://abc11.com/weather/governor-confirms-18-deaths-in-nc-following-matthew/1535987/
WXII 12 News, Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem, NC. “Matthew NC deaths up to 22; McCrory says Princeville ‘totally’ under water.” 10-13-2016, 4:45 PM EDT. Accessed 10-13-2016 at: http://www.wxii12.com/article/3-deaths-linked-to-hurricane-matthew-in-nc/5130366
WXII 12 News, Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem, NC. “Matthew’s NC death toll at 10; major flooding could last through week.” 10-10-2016, 11:55 AM EDT update. Accessed 10-10-2016 at: http://www.wxii12.com/article/3-deaths-linked-to-hurricane-matthew-in-nc/5130366
WYFF 4 News, Greenville, SC. “Death toll in North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew climbs to 18.” 10-12-2016, 5:27 AM EDT. Accessed 10-12-2016 at: http://www.wyff4.com/news/rescues-and-worry-after-matthew-inundates-north-carolina/42038450
[1] FL/13, GA/3, NC/30, SC/5, VA/2. Includes the death of an evacuee in a shelter in NC.
[2] FL/12, GA/3, NC26, SC/5, VA/2.
[3] Cites three sources, none of which notes 47 Matthew-related fatalities.
[4] FL/12, GA/3, NC/26, SC/4, VA/1. “Flooding triggered by the hurricane has killed 46 people in the United States.” [However, has one can see from the data below, there were many other causes of death than flooding.]
[5] FL/12, GA/3, NC/20, SC/3, VA/2; all “confirmed.
[6] FL/12, GA/3, NC/19, SC/3, VA/1; all “confirmed.”
[7] FL/12, GA/3, NC/18, SC/3, VA/1.
[8] FL/6, GA/3, NC/10, SC/3, VA/1; all “confirmed.
[9] FL/5, GA/3, NC/10, SC/3, VA/1; all “confirmed.”
[10] FL/4, GA/3, NC/10, SC/3.
[11] FL/6, GA/4, NC/8, SC/1.
[12] FL/6, GA/4, NC/3.
[13] “…five in Florida, three in North Carolina and three in Georgia…”
[14] Left phone message Oct 18 at Florida Div. of EM seeking validation of tally of 13 deaths. Talked with rep. of FL Office of Vital Statistics, Dept. of Public Health, and was referred to Medical Examiners Commission, FL Dept. of Law Enforcement, where I left a message, 10-24-2016.
[15] Cites Florida officials.
[16] AP. “The Latest: Florida raises Hurricane Matthew death toll to 9.” Bradenton Herald, 10-11-2016, 8 PM ET (cited are FL officials). Another source notes a hurricane-related death in “Jacksonville area.” (ABC News. “Hurricane Matthew’s US Death Toll Rises…” 10-8-2016.) Jacksonville is in Duval County and we have a more detailed note of a hurricane-related death in the county.
[17] NBC 6, Miami. “7 Deaths, 2 in Miami-Dade, Related to Hurricane Matthew: Officials.” 10-10-2016, 6:45 PM EDT (cites State Medical Examiner report). Also: AP. “The Latest: Florida raises Hurricane Matthew death toll to 9.” Bradenton Herald, 10-11-2016, 8 PM ET; citing FL officials.
[18] News 13 (Central FL). “Matthew: Boy, elderly man among hurricane’s latest Florida victims,’ 10-11-2016, 4:33 PM EDT (cites State Medical Examiner). Identifies victim as Barbara Dennis. Another source notes the device was a “BiPAP machine.” (NBC 6, Miami. “7 Deaths, 2 in Miami-Dade, Related to Hurricane Matthew: Officials.” 10-10-2016, 6:45 PM EDT. BiPAP, sometimes BPAP, stands for Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure, and is a device for people with sleep apnea.
[19] Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville (Tiffanie Reynolds). “City of Atlantic Beach offering sand bags for residents as Hurricane Matthew approaches.” 10-5-2016, updated 10-12-2016. Victim identified as Annette Marie Lawson; husband was injured. Also: CNN. “Hurricane Matthew blamed for 4 US deaths…” 10-7-2016. Cites Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. First Coast News (ABC), Jacksonville, notes this was the first Matthew-related FL fatality.
[20] AP, Cape Canaveral, FL. “Hurricane Matthew: Florida couple dies of generator fumes; U.S. death toll at 4.” WDBJ7, Roanoke, VA. Cites St. Lucie County Fire District Facebook page posting noting they “responded to couple’s home Friday [Oct 7] morning after neighbors found them not breathing. They were taken to a nearby hospital, where county spokesman Erik Gill says they later died.”
[21] CNN. “Hurricane Matthew blamed for 4 US deaths…” 10-7-2016. WPTV, West Palm Beach, writes that an emergency call “came in at 3:26 a.m. when emergency crews were unable to respond due to dangerous winds.”
[22] Weather Channel. “Florida Officials Begin Matthew Damage Assessment: Multiple Deaths…” 10-8-2016, 12:54. WPTV report notes “The St. Lucie Fire District…is considering this a storm-related death because emergency crews could not respond to the call.”
[23] NBC 6, Miami. “7 Deaths, 2 in Miami-Dade, Related to Hurricane Matthew: Officials.” 10-10-2016, 6:45 PM EDT. Also, a WPTV report cites “Volusia County emergency management director Jim Judge to effect “a tree fell on a woman’s house in the county.” She died at a hospital.
[24] Orlando Sentinel (Stephanie Allen), FL. “Power being restored, classrooms reopening.” 10-11-2016, 8:06 PM. Victim identified as Jose Barrios of Mason Park Drive. Victim’s mother, step-father, and younger brother taken to hospital. According to Central FL’s News 13 (“Matthew: Boy, elderly man among hurricane’s latest Florida victims,’ 10-11-2016, 4:33 PM EDT, which writes “according to the state medical examiner”), the landlord said the generator was in the room where the boy slept. The landlord was unaware of the existence of the generator. Also written “The door was closed and sealed, trapping all the carbon monoxide fumes inside….The fumes were so powerful that officers were overcome bur are expected to be OK….`I think what saved the other three family members is that the generator ran out of gas,’ Deputy Police Chief Craig Capri said….The stepfather…is in stable condition but it’s not clear whether he will survive.”
[25] Orlando Sentinel (Stephanie Allen), FL. “Power being restored, classrooms reopening.” 10-11-2016, 8:06 PM. Victim identified as Marshall Bailey.
[26] AP. “Cleaning up the damage left from Hurricane Matthew.” KUSA TV9 News, 10-11-2016, 5:04 PM MDT. Cites statement by Volusia County Sheriff’s deputies. Victim (Steven Barna) and victim’s age identified in: Orlando Sentinel (Stephanie Allen), FL. “Power being restored, classrooms reopening.” 10-11-2016, 8:06 PM. Notes man was part of Ohio cleanup crew.
[27] Highlighted in yellow to show not used in tally — have been able to note only three GA Matthew-related deaths.
[28] Weather Channel (Wright/Breslin). “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 38 in U.S…” 10-12-2016, 1:09 PM EDT. Given other reporting on a total of three deaths, it could be that the coroner was referring to all GA deaths.
[29] AP. “The Latest: US Storm Death Toll Reaches 10.” 10-8-2016. Cites Bulloch County deputy Coroner. An Oct 12 The George-Anne (Statesboro, GA) article on “Hurricane Matthew aftermath in Bulloch County” by Caroline Eaker, continues to note that “Bulloch County Deputy Coroner, Richard Pylant has confirmed that both of the deaths were caused by severe weather during Hurricane Matthew.”
[30] Victim identified as Matthew Ward. The Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Leaves at Least 3 Dead in Georgia as Flooding, Damage Force Road Closures.” 10-8-2016.
[31] Victim identified as James Altman, who was in a wheelchair in his home when trees fell. The Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Leaves at Least 3 Dead in Georgia as Flooding, Damage Force Road Closures.” 10-8-2016.
[32] AP, Brunswick, GA. “The Latest on Hurricane Matthew,” 10-9-2016. A 3:50 PM update writes “A coroner had identified a man found dead inside his southeast Georgia home in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Chatham County coroner Dr. Williams Wessinger said Sunday [Oct 9] that the body of 41-year-old Jefferson A. Davis was discovered Saturday morning. Wessinger says Davis was in his bed when a large pine tree crashed through the roof and onto him when the storm hit overnight Friday.. Wessinger says Davis’ family had evacuated and he stayed behind. Davis is the third fatality in Georgia related to harsh weather brought on by the storm. Also: Associated Press. “The Latest: US Storm Death Toll Reaches 10.” 10-8-2016, 3:21 PM ET. Cites Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police.
[33] Bladen/2, Columbus/1, Cumberland/3, Gates/1, Harnett/1, Johnston/4, Lenoir/4, Pitt/1, Robeson/3, Rowan/1, Sampson/1, Wake/1, Wayne/2, Wilson/2.
[34] Same number reported in Oct 17, 9 AM ET update: Bladen/2, Columbus/1, Cumberland/3, Gates/1, Harnett/1, Johnston/4, Lenoir/3, Pitt/1, Robeson/3, Rowan/1, Sampson/1, Wake/1, Wayne/2, Wilson/1.
[35] This number, however, includes only 1 fataltiy in Wayne County, where we show two. One is a drowning and the 2nd is the death of a hurricane evacuee in a shelter (apparently health/natural causes). This listing of deaths by county also does not include the death of a person in Edgecombe county of a person trying to save a horse, though the Governor noted later in the day such a death.
[36] Cites NC Gov. Pat McCrory, and writes the deaths were “mostly due to drowning.”
[37] Cites North Carolina officials.
[38] Cites NC Gov. Pat McCrory as the source.
[39] “Raleigh…Emergency officials in North Carolina say at least 10 people have died because of Hurricane Matthew. Julia Jarema with the Division of Emergency Management said Monday [Oct 10] that nine of the 10 storm-related deaths involved motor vehicles. Jarema says the victims died when drivers either traveled through floodwaters and their cars were submerged, swept away or ran off the road….”
[40] Cites for updated death toll, NC Gov. Pat McCrory at a press conference.
[41] NYT. “Hurricane Matthew Toll Climbs to at Least 15 as [NC] Suffers Record-Breaking Flooding.” 10-9-2016. Another source writes that according to the Governor “All seven deaths were related to vehicles that tried to traverse flooded roadways…” News & Observer (Richard Stradling), Raleigh, NC. “Hurricane Matthew kills 7 in NC, leaves historic flooding in its wake.” 10-9-2016, 8:53 AM.
[42] Cites NC Governor Pat McCrory.
[43] Fayetteville Observer, NC. “Third death connected to…Matthew confirmed in Cumberland County,” 10-15-2016. Writes: “Bladen: Two people were killed and one escaped a vehicle traveling in Clarkton on Rosindale Road, which collapsed leaving the car submerged in water. Shawn Dale Kemp, 44, and Juwan Rolando McKoy Carter, 22, died.”
[44] Fayetteville Observer, NC. “Third death connected to…Matthew confirmed in Cumberland County,” 10-15-2016. Writes: “Columbus: Danny Gale Chestnut, 70, of Swamp Fox Highway East in the Nakina community of Tabor City, was found about 50 yards from…his abandoned pickup at Gore’s Chapel in Nakina…body…found Tuesday.”
[45] A newspaper {Fayetteville Observer (Alan Wooten), NC. “Third death connected to Hurricane Matthew confirmed in Cumberland County,” 10-15-2016, 5:30 PM ET} writes (before the Oct 12 collapse of the 63-year-old male), “Isabelle Ralls, 81, was found Monday near Rhodes Pond in the norther part of the county. Thursday, the body of Tarry Faircloth, 53, was found off Clinton Road.”
[46] Fayetteville Observer (Greg Barnes), NC. “Body of man missing since Hurricane Matthew found off Clinton Road.” 10-15-2016, ~1:00 PM ET update. Article reads: “Family members believe a body found about noon Thursday [Oct 13] along Interstate 95 may be that of Tarry Faircloth, a Cumberland County man who has been missing since Hurricane Matthew struck the area Saturday [Oct 8]. Early Tuesday, Faircloth’s 1997 Dodge Avenger was found abandoned less than 100 yards from where law enforcement officers found a body in a swale near the Clinton Road exit on the southbound side of I-95. Sheriff’s lawyer Ronnie Mitchell said investigators have not confirmed that it is Faircloth’s body, ‘but everybody is convinced that is who it is.’….Michael Mason, a firefighter and first responder for the Eastover Volunteer Fire Department, said it appears that Faircloth may have gotten stuck in floodwaters in Interstate 95, got out of his car and was swept away by swift current. Mason said he checked Saturday night on an abandoned car in the area to make sure no one was inside and needed help. Mason said swift-moving floodwater covered both sides of I-95 at the time.” Confirmed this report with Deputy Swain, Public Information Officer, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, in October 28 telephone conversation.
[47] Date is from: WRAL.com (Raleigh). “At least 19 died in [NC]…Hurricane Matthew.” 10-12-2016, 10:47 AM ET.
[48] From other reporting we believe this is a reference to Isabelle Ralls, 81, of Falcon, who “was found dead in her vehicle Monday [Oct 10] on Rhodes Pond Road. Officials say she drowned.” A Google map search shows Rhodes Pond Road ending on 301 (Dunn Rd/Main St.) from the east, near I-95. (Fayetteville Observer (Greg Barnes), NC. “Body of man missing since Hurricane Matthew found off Clinton Road.” 10-15-2016, ~1:00 PM ET update.)
[49] AP, Lumberton, NC. “The Latest: North Carolina Raises Death Toll to 18.” ABC News, 10-11-2016, 7:13 PM ET. Also: WTVD, ABC 11, NC. “Governor Confirms 18 Deaths in North Carolina following Matthew.” 10-11-2016. Another account writes that the “…pond dam breached during flooding from the storm.” Cites NC Medical Examiner’s Office on cause of death as accidental drowning. (Fayetteville Observer/Michael Futch. “Hurricane Matthew: Isabelle Ralls, 81, swept away by the water she always feared.” 10-15-2016 update.)
[50] Fayetteville Observer (Alan Wooten), NC. “Third death connected to Hurricane Matthew confirmed in Cumberland County,” 10-15-2016, 5:30 PM ET. Cites NC Joint Information Center confirmation Oct 15 and writes. “A 63-year-old man died Wednesday when he collapsed after getting out of his vehicle, said…a public information officer for the state. The confirmation the death was storm-related was made by the public health division of the Department of Health and Human Services, a normal protocol during incidents such as Hurricane Matthew, following consultation with the emergency responders. The governor’s office announced the death on Friday.” However, the Fayetteville Observer expressed some doubt: “When the Observer tried to get additional information about the 63-year-old victim, an official with the state’s Joint Information Center said the man was getting out of his car, but she declined to provide any other information until his family has been notified. Officials with the Cumberland County join information center said they are not aware of a storm-related death of a 63-year-old man.” (Fayetteville Observer (Amanda Dolasinski) NC. “Third death in Robeson County attributed to Hurricane Matthew.” 10-14-2016 update.) BWB called Cumberland County Emergency Services 10-26-2016 and was referred to Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services, where I called and left a phone message. Also left a message at the News Desk of the Fayetteville Observer. Called Sheriff’s Office and was transferred to Emergency Services. Communications Director there referred me to Deputy Swain, the Public Information Officer within Sheriff’s Dept., where I left message, 11:37, 10-26-2016. Deputy Swain called back Oct 27 and noted that he had checked multiple sources and could find no source for this report, nor basis for it, and that the County is aware of only the two hurricane-related deaths noted herein. Thus we highlight in yellow to indicate we are aware of existence of this report, but do not include in our tally in that it appears to be unsubstantiated.
[51] WTVD, ABC 11 News, NC. “Governor Confirms 18 Deaths in North Carolina following Matthew.” 10-11-2016. Another source, writing that body was “discovered as flood waters began to recede” on Oct 10, “was considered missing Sunday, with his cellphone’s last contact traced to a flood area of N.C. Highway 32 near Gatesville.” (WRAL.com (Raleigh). “At least 19 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” 10-12-2016, 10:47 AM ET.
[52] Fox 8 News (Joe Borlik), High Point, NC. “Four dead in NC due to Hurricane Matthew…” 10-8-2016, 8:07 PM. Cites Harnett County Sheriff for the information, according to WTVD.
[53] AP. “At least 10 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” WMBF News, 10-10-2016. Age of victim provided by: WTVD, ABC 11 News, NC. “Governor Confirms 18 Deaths in North Carolina following Matthew.” 10-11-2016 (WTVD identified victim as Charles Luther Strickland of Dunn). Notes location as near Carolina Drive.
[54] AP, Raleigh, NC. “At least 10 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” WMBF News, 10-10-2016.
[55] News & Observer (Richard Stradling), Raleigh, NC. “Hurricane Matthew kills 7 in NC, leaves historic flooding in its wake.” 10-9-2016, 8:53 AM. Identifies victim as Diamond Shuntelle Bennett of Millbrook Street in Selma, and cites NC State Highway Patrol spokesman for the information. Another source {WRAL.com (Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, NC). “At least 19 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” 10-12-2016, 10:47 AM ET} writes the vehicle was swept into Hannah Creek.
[56] WRAL.com (Raleigh). “At least 19 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” 10-12-2016, 10:47 AM ET.
[57] Weather Channel. “7 Deaths, 887 Water Rescues Reported in North Carolina…” 10-9-2016, 12:26 PM EDT. Another source writes the death occurred “when a vehicle traveling through flood waters ran off the road.” Also: WRAL.com (Raleigh). “At least 19 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” 10-12-2016, 10:47 AM ET. Another source cites NC Highway Patrol as source. (ABC 11, WTVD, Raleigh-Durham. “McCrory: 20 Storm-Related Deaths in NC After Matthew,” 10-13-2016, 6:44 AM ET.)
[58] Apparently revised downward in that the next day’s tally notes 3 deaths in Lenoir County.
[59] WRAL.com (Raleigh). “Hurricane Matthew death toll rises to 20 after Lenoir County fatality.” 10-12-2016, 5:08 PM ET update. Quote: “McCrory [Gov.] said Wednesday [12th] that he had received confirmation of a storm-related death in Lenoir County. Authorities said the person died while walking around in the aftermath of the storm.” Left message at Lenoir Co. Emergency Management Oct 24 seeking clarification on the manner of death of the “person walking around” — a drowning? Left message at Lenoir County Sheriff’s Officve (Major Ryan Dawson) seeking a contact or information on two ambiguous deaths, 10-26-2016.
[60] AP. “At least 20 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” WRAL.com, Raleigh, 10-12-2016, 9:10 PM. Another source writes “On Wednesday [Oct 12], authorities said a man died the day before while trying to retrieve animals from the flood.” (WITN, Kinston, Lenoir County. “U.S. 70 Bypass in Kinston reopens to all traffic.” 10-13-2016, updated 10-18-2016, 7:59 PM ET.)
[61] WCTI 12 (Jason O. Boyd), New Bern, NC. “Lenoir County officials confirm fourth death due to flooding.” 10-19-2016, 3:08 PM EDT. From write-up and title of article, would appear to be drowning: “…Lenoir County Sheriff Ronnie Ingram confirmed the death of a fourth person during a press conference held Wednesday afternoon [18th?]. Ingram said Timothy Richard Fisher, 55, was found in a little metal building in a wooded area behind the Neuse Sports Shop in Kinston. He had been reported missing and investigation led to the building where his body was found. It is unclear if Fisher drowned or if he had a medical ailment. The investigation began after the sheriff’s office received a call of a missing person Tuesday morning….Fisher’s body was discovered there a short time later. Ingram said an autopsy would be performed to determine the cause of death.”
[62] WNCT 9 (Ryan Clancy), Greenville, NC. “Two more people die in Hurricane Matthew’s aftermath.” 10-13-2016, updated 10-14-2016, 5:52 AM ET. Notes victim was 21st in NC and cites Lenoir County Emergency Management Director Roger Dill to the effect “the woman died after she drove her car through barricades and into water on Field Station Road. The vehicle went into a washed out section of the road and she drowned.”
[63] ABC 11, WTVD, Raleigh-Durham. “McCrory: 20 Storm-Related Deaths in NC After Matthew,” 10-13-2016, 6:44 AM ET. Cites NC Highway Patrol as source.
[64] WXII 12 News, NC. “Matthew’s NC death toll at 10…” 10-10-2016.
[65] AP, Raleigh, NC. “At least 10 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” WMBF News, 10-10-2016; WRAL.com (Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville, NC). “At least 19 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” 10-12-2016, 10:47 AM ET. Also, NC Department of Public Safety.
[66] The Robesonian (Michael Gellatly), Lumberton, NC. “Matthew death toll climbs to 5.” 10-12-2016. Notes two males (Terry Strickland and Charles Ivey) and three unidentified females. Left message for Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer on 10-28-2016 seeking clarification on the number of fatalities. Received phone call back and was asked to send an email request to the Sheriff including the breakouts I have for Robeson County.
[67] Fayetteville Observer (Michael Futch). “Robeson County: Third hurricane death; 1,300 in shelters Friday.” 10-15-2016. Identifies victim as Terry Strickland and notes the confirmation was made by County Emergency Management on Monday, Oct 10.
[68] NBC News. “Death Toll Rises to 22 in North Carolina From Hurricane Matthew,” 10-13-2016, 6:19 PM ET. Writes the man was walking when he fell into the hole “and couldn’t escape.” Also: ABC 11 News, Raleigh. “Governor: 2 More Dead After Hurricane Matthew.” WTVD, 10-13-2016.
[69] Fayetteville Observer (Alan Wooten), NC. “Third death connected to Hurricane Matthew confirmed in Cumberland County.” 10-16-22016 update. The account infers death by drowning. Fayetteville Observer (Amanda Dolasinski). “Third death in Robeson County attributed to Hurricane Matthew,” 10-14-2016 update. Cites Kellie Blue, Robeson Co. EOC spokeswoman.
[70] Oct 12 report. Missing woman identified as Barbara Feldman. Husband states they were driving north on I-95 when, according to the article, “People started to turn around and were getting off the nearest exit. They followed suit and started looking for an alternate route. He said he found one at I-95 at 211. ‘We get on this 211, and I was on there no more than maybe two or three minutes when all of a sudden I see some high water. But I couldn’t tell how high it was because it was kind of dark,’ Feldman recalled. ‘We were getting through all kinds of water and puddles on the way up so I figured it’s just one more. All of a sudden, I feel like the car is taking on some water.’ He said he tried to turn around but it was too late. ‘I ended up in the middle of this lake,’ Feldman said, ‘I couldn’t believe it, everything happened so fast. ‘I get out of the car…’ During all of this, he said, the car kept moving through the water, which he described as having a strong current. ‘I got up above water and I looked around, I didn’t see her, I saw the car go down,’ said Feldman… ‘I start calling for her, I don’t hear her and my first instinct was to swim to a place where I could keep my head above water where I could call for help.’…H said two canoes approached him and he was pulled into one of them. The other had a crew already looking for Barbara….It’s now Wednesday and rescue crews still have not found his wife.” (ABC 11 News, Raleigh (Angelica Alvarez). “Hurricane Matthew: Man Who Escaped Flooded Car in Lumberton Remains Hopeful Wife Will be Found.” 10-12-2016, 11:34 PM ET.)
[71] The Robesonian, Lumberton, NC. “Matthew claims first death in Robeson; 4 still missing.” 10-10-2016. Identifies victim as Charles Ivey of West Fifth Street, and writes he “apparently drowned at a gasoline station on West Fifth Street this morning.”
[72] WXII 12 News, NC. “Matthew’s NC death toll at 10…” 10-10-2016.
[73] AP, Raleigh, NC. “At least 10 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” WMBF News, 10-10-2016.
[74] ABC News. ‘Hurricane…” 10-8-2016.
[75] Fayetteville Observer (Alan Wooten), NC. “Third death connected to Hurricane Matthew confirmed in Cumberland County,” 10-15-2016, 5:30 PM ET. Identifies victim as Solomon Hickmond, of Garland.
[76] Left phone msg. with operator, Wake County Emergency Management, 10-24-2016 in that NC DPS had noted 2.
[77] Highlighted in yellow to denote we are not including in our tally in that NC DPS changed their count from two to one, and we have found no specific information of a second death in the county described as hurricane related.
[78] AP, Lumberton, NC. “The Latest: North Carolina Raises Death Toll to 18.” ABC News, 10-11-2016, 7:13 PM ET. Gender identified by: WTVD, ABC 11 News, NC. “Governor Confirms 18 Deaths in North Carolina following Matthew.” 10-11-2016. Another source writes the tree hell on his vehicle “while [he was] heading home from work.” (WRAL.com (Raleigh). “At least 19 died in [NC] from Hurricane Matthew.” 10-12-2016, 10:47 AM ET.)
[79] Telephone conversation with Tracie Davis, Wayne County Communications Director, 10-19-2016. Left phone message for Tracie Davis 10-26-2016 11:43 seeking information on the cause of death of this and the shelter death.
[80] Charlotte Observer. “Hurricane Matthew kills 10 in NC…” 10-9-2016, 9:31 AM. After noting 10 deaths related to vehicles and flood water, writes “Additionally, one person died in a Wayne County shelter.”
[81] Noted by NC Gov. Pat McCrory at Oct 9, 9 AM news conference wherein he noted 7 vehicle and flood water deaths and, “In addition, a person who had moved to a shelter died there because of a health ailment, he said.” (USA Today (Bart Jansen). “Matthew kills 15, with 7 in N.C. and lingering dangerous floods.” 10-9-2016, 1:22 PM EDT.) The News & Observer, after noting “10 deaths…related to vehicles that tried to traverse flooded roadways…” writes: “Additionally, one person died in a Wayne County shelter.” (News & Observer (Lynn Bonner and Richard Stradling), Raleigh, NC). “Hurricane Matthew kills 10 in NC; Lenoir County evacuation ordered as Neuse rises.” 10-9-2016, 8:53 AM ET.) Left phone messages at Wayne County Emergency Management and EOC, seeking clarification, 10-17-2016.
[82] ABC 11, WTVD, Raleigh-Durham. “McCrory: 20 Storm-Related Deaths in NC After Matthew,” 10-13-2016, 6:44 AM ET. Writes: “Earlier Wednesday [Oct 12] McCrory [NC Gov.] disclosed two people in Wayne County had died — a person in a vehicle drowned…The Wayne County man was identified as Lemuel Frank Kornegay, 54, of Goldsboro. Kornegay’s car was swept away by floodwaters, Goldsboro Police said.” Also: AP, Lumberton. “The Latest: [NC] Raises Death Toll to 18.” ABC News, 10-11-2016, 7:13 PM ET. Cites Gov. Date from: WTVD, ABC11, NC. “Governor Confirms 18 Deaths in North Carolina following Matthew.” 10-11-2016.
[83] Reuters. “Death toll from Hurricane Matthew climbs to 26 in North Carolina.” 10-15-2016, 4:07 PM EDT. Writes: “The bodies of a 53-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman were pulled from submerged vehicles in Cumberland and Wayne counties, respectively, McCrory [NC Gov.] told a news conference [Oct 15].”
[84] Also: WXII 12 News, NC. “Matthew NC deaths up to 22…” 10-13-2016, 4:45 PM.
[85] Another source, however, writes that the victim “died overnight Monday [Oct 10] in an accident when the victim ended up in a submerged vehicle.” (WRAL.com (Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville, NC). “At least 19 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” 10-12-2016, 10:47 AM ET.)
[86] WXII 12 News, NC. “Matthew’s NC death toll at 10…” 10-10-2016; AP, Raleigh, NC. “At least 10 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” WMBF News, 10-10-2016. Another source writes, perhaps concerning this death (not clear): “Two drivers — one in Cumberland County and another in Wilson County — had their vehicles submerged by rushing flood waters along US-301 and Hwy-51.” (ABC 11, WTVD, Raleigh-Durham. “McCrory: 20 Storm-Related Deaths in NC After Matthew,” 10-13-2016, 6:44 AM ET.)
[87] AP. “At least 20 died in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.” WBTV 3, Raleigh, NC. 10-12-2016.
[88] WBTV News 13, Myrtle Beach, Florence, SC. “Coroner identifies Dillon County man dead after clearing Hurricane Matthew debris.” 10-11-2016, 9:45 AM, updated 10-12-2016, 1: PM ET. Identifies victim as Billy Miller, citing Dillon County Coroner Donnie Grimsley. Also CNN (Emanuella Grinberg). “Hurricane Matthew death toll in South Carolina reaches 4.” 10-13-2016, 5:09 PM. Cites SC Governor Nikki Haley at Oct 13 news conference.
[89] CNN. “Hurricane Matthew, Now Considered Post-Tropical Cyclone, Responsible for 17 Deaths in 4 States.” KTLA-TV 5, Los Angeles, CA, 10-9-2016. Cites Florence County Deputy Coroner Bo Myers. Another source writes: “In separate incidents, two people were either swept away in floods or drove into washed away bridges or roads, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.” (USA Today (Smith, Brown and Maxwell). “3 deaths in South Carolina blamed on Hurricane Matthew.” 10-9-2016, 9:41 PM EDT.)
[90] Assoc. Press, Raleigh, NC. “The Latest: 2nd Weather Death Reported in South Carolina.” 10-9-2016, 1:06 PM ET.
[91] Associated Press. “The Latest: N. Carolina investigates possible coal ash spill.” WP, 10-14-2016, 4:20 PM. Cites Marion County Coroner Jerry Richardson. Identifies the victim as James Tyler, who, it is reported, “refused to leave his home when rescuers warned him two rivers near the town were rising fast last weekend.”
[92] “Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said in a news release Sunday [Oct 9] that a man was found outside his nursing home in Columbia, pinned beneath his electric wheelchair and face-down in standing water from the rains of the storm. Watts said 66-year-old David L. Outlaw was found shortly before 8 a.m. Saturday [Oct 8]…His was the second weather-related death in South Carolina….Watts said an autopsy indicated that Outlaw drowned.” (Assoc. Press, Raleigh, NC. “The Latest: 2nd Weather Death Reported in South Carolina.” 10-9-2016, 1:06 PM ET.)
[93] Weather Channel. “Hurricane Matthew Kills at Least 22 in U.S…” 10-10-2016, 11:13 am. Victim identified as Anthony Longoria of Carsville. VA Dept. of Emergency Management cited for information.
[94] The Weather Channel (Pam Wright). “Hurricane Matthew Leaves 40 Dead in the U.S.; Flooding Crisis Continues in North Carolina.” 10-13-2016, 10:56 AM EDT. Identifies victim as Derek Cason.
[95] Notes this was a local who was swept away by floodwater.
[96] “…based on information from civil protection and local officials.”
[97] WBTV News 13, Myrtle Beach, Florence, SC. “Coroner identifies Dillon County man dead after clearing Hurricane Matthew debris.” 10-11-2016, 9:45 AM, updated 10-12-2016, 1: PM ET. Identifies victim as Billy Miller, citing Dillon County Coroner Donnie Grimsley. Also CNN (Emanuella Grinberg). “Hurricane Matthew death toll in South Carolina reaches 4.” 10-13-2016, 5:09 PM. Cites SC Governor Nikki Haley at Oct 13 news conference.