No, it actually didn't. It was forecast to stall over that area.
I think what got a lot of people is the rainfall amount and the subsequence, unprecedented flash flooding and mudslides.
I think THAT is what was unexpected, and it appears that that is what did all the damage.
what planet are you on??...THATS WHAT WAS UNEXPECTED...THE LANDSLIDES AND FLASH FLOODS....500 MILES FROM LANDFALL!!!...GEEZ, USE YOUR BRAINS.