Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
819 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
819 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EDT
Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT
Saturday through Saturday evening. For the High Surf Advisory,
from 2 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/08 PM 5.4 0.9 0.8 2-3 None
10/07 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 4-5 Minor
10/08 PM 6.2 1.7 1.4 6-7 Minor
11/08 AM 6.0 1.5 0.6 5-6 Minor
11/08 PM 4.7 0.2 0.2 5 None
12/09 AM 5.3 0.8 0.0 3 None
&&
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NCZ110-101000-
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Coastal Brunswick-
819 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate
Risk of rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EDT
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT
Saturday through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/08 PM 5.4 0.9 0.8 2-3 None
10/07 AM 6.3 1.8 1.0 4-5 Minor
10/08 PM 6.2 1.7 1.4 6-7 Minor
11/08 AM 6.0 1.5 0.6 5-6 Minor
11/08 PM 4.7 0.2 0.2 5 None
12/09 AM 5.3 0.8 0.0 3 None
&&
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
819 PM EDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EDT
Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT
Saturday through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/08 PM 6.5 0.9 0.8 3 None
10/08 AM 7.6 2.0 1.2 4-5 Minor
10/08 PM 6.9 1.3 1.1 5 None
11/08 AM 6.9 1.3 0.5 4 None
11/09 PM 5.3 -0.3 -0.2 4 None
12/09 AM 6.1 0.5 -0.2 3 None
&&
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