water back up in the rivers and creeks. but i do live right on the coast, so if it does push the water ahead of it tomorrow when it goes to the south, we'll be seeing the storm surge here in moore head city. >> mayor, about the -- you mentioned there's people on some roofs in some small communities. is that on the pimlico sound on the sound side flooding? >> that would be more towards -- it would be towards the pimlico sound, that is correct. but there's a lot of creeks up that way and i'm sure it's the creeks that are backing up. actually -- excuse me, they would know. they would be on the noose river. i'm sorry, noose river. >> mayor, all we can do is wish you strength and the best of luck along with the folks in your community. thank you very much for offering us time to talk to us tonight. mayor jerry jones. nbc news correspondent gadi schwartz is in beaufort, north