Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
1055 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
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Northern Outer Banks-
1055 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of
inundation above ground level low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways with compromised dune structures. Elevated
water levels due to high astronomical tides and moderate west
winds may lead to localized minor flooding of low-lying areas
prone to soundside flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves, and hazardous
debris expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks ocean-side locales that
experienced weakening of dune structures over the last few
days. For soundside localized flooding, low-lying areas prone
to sound- side flooding in and near Manteo.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways with compromised dune structures resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next oceanside high tide times are
around 8:30 PM Sunday. The soundside high times are around
11:30 AM Sunday and midnight Sunday night. The most likely time
for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side
of low tide, which will occur around 2:30 PM Sunday.
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.
Watch out for debris that may be in the water.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/08 AM 6.6 2.9 2.3 5 Major
27/08 PM 4.6 0.9 0.9 3 None
28/09 AM 4.9 1.2 0.4 2 None
28/09 PM 4.0 0.3 0.3 2 None
29/10 AM 4.8 1.1 0.3 2 None
29/10 PM 3.8 0.1 0.2 2 None
Oregon Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/09 AM 3.5 2.9 2.1 2 Minor
27/08 PM 2.5 1.9 1.4 1 None
28/09 AM 2.3 1.7 0.9 1 None
28/09 PM 2.0 1.4 0.8 1 None
29/10 AM 2.1 1.5 0.6 1 None
29/10 PM 1.8 1.2 0.6 1 None
&&
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Hatteras Island-
1055 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents, large breaking waves, and hazardous debris in the
surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to two
feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways with compromised
dune structures.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways with compromised dune structures resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Numerous roads may be closed. NC-12
remains closed from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. Dangerous
swimming and surfing conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides on Sunday are around 8:40 PM.
The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a
couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around
2:30 PM Sunday.
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.
Watch out for debris that may be in the water.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Coast Guard Hatteras NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 4.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/08 AM 2.8 1.6 1.9 2 Minor
27/07 PM 2.1 0.9 1.5 1-2 None
28/09 AM 2.1 0.9 1.2 1 None
28/09 PM 1.8 0.6 1.0 1 None
29/11 AM 2.0 0.8 1.1 1 None
29/10 PM 1.7 0.5 0.9 1 None
&&
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Ocracoke Island-
1055 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to one to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways with compromised dune structures.
* WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent
tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways with compromised dune structures resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Portions of Highway 12 remain
closed between Pony Pens and the ferry dock. Low lying
property including homes, businesses, and some critical
infrastructure may still be inundated. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides on Sunday are around 8:40 PM.
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.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Ocracoke Inlet NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.0 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/08 AM 3.1 2.0 1.6 2 Minor
27/09 PM 2.6 1.5 1.2 1 None
28/09 AM 2.6 1.5 1.0 1 None
28/09 PM 2.2 1.1 0.8 1 None
29/10 AM 2.5 1.4 0.9 1 None
29/10 PM 2.1 1.0 0.7 1 None
&&
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