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
1135 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
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Northern Outer Banks-
1135 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large
breaking waves expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this
morning 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 resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some
roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks,
lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience
shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions
and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous
shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the
bottom causing neck and back injuries.
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.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 15/04 AM
15/04 AM 5.3 1.6 2.1 7 None
15/03 PM 5.5 1.8 1.9 6 Minor
16/04 AM 5.3 1.6 2.0 5-6 None
16/05 PM 5.6 1.9 1.9 6 Minor
17/05 AM 5.6 1.9 2.0 6 Minor
17/05 PM 5.4 1.7 1.9 5 None
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Hatteras Island-
1135 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large
breaking waves expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For
the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning
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 resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some
roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks,
lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience
shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions
and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous
shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the
bottom causing neck and back injuries.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of gusty onshore winds,
high astronomical tides, wave run up, and already battered and
weakened dune and other oceanside structures will bring the
potential of additional impacts to Hatteras Island, mostly
north of Cape Hatteras, around the time of high tide through
Thursday. Additionally, minor soundside flooding is expected
to continue into Friday.
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.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. It is
extremely important to protect your head and neck whenever you
are in breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at
all times.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/03 AM 2.6 1.4 2.0 2 Minor
15/03 PM 2.5 1.3 1.9 2 Minor
16/04 AM 2.6 1.4 2.0 2 Minor
16/05 PM 2.7 1.5 2.1 3 Minor
17/05 AM 2.6 1.4 2.0 3 Minor
17/06 PM 2.6 1.4 2.0 2 Minor
&&
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East Carteret-
1135 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the lower Neuse River, Pamlico, Core and
Back Sounds, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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.
Beaufort Marine Lab NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 5.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor -0.8 ft, Moderate -0.3 ft, Major 0.7 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/03 AM 4.7 -1.1 1.6 1 None
15/04 PM 5.3 -0.5 1.6 1 Minor
16/04 AM 4.7 -1.1 1.5 1 None
16/05 PM 5.3 -0.5 1.7 1 Minor
17/05 AM 5.0 -0.8 1.6 1 Minor
17/06 PM 5.3 -0.5 1.7 1 Minor
&&
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Ocracoke Island-
1135 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent
tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/03 AM 2.8 1.7 1.8 2 None
15/04 PM 2.9 1.8 1.8 2 None
16/04 AM 2.9 1.8 1.9 2 None
16/04 PM 3.0 1.9 2.0 3 Minor
17/05 AM 3.0 1.9 2.0 3 Minor
17/06 PM 3.0 1.9 2.0 2 Minor
&&
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