We are kind of used to hurricanes. I think it is good to get hit by a small one every couple of years to take out the weak trees and the like, so when a big one hits, there is less serious damage.
Storm aftermath photos on Weather Underground.
http://www.wunderground.com/news/hurricane-arthur-north-carolina-friday-20140704
Not too bad, the flooding will drain off fairly quickly. Worst looking one was Highway 64 in Manteo, surprisingly. The sound was up, very choppy and over the road in places.
I was there for 1.5 and had to leave for family reasons a month ago. Heading back ASAP!!!