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
821 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
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East Carteret-
821 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 10 to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM EDT Monday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, from 7 AM EDT Monday through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding
will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes
and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles
will be possible. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 AM 4.6 -1.2 1.4 1-2 None
13/02 PM 5.2 -0.6 1.2 1-2 Minor
14/02 AM 4.3 -1.5 1.2 1 None
14/03 PM 4.8 -1.0 1.0 1 None
15/03 AM 4.6 -1.2 1.5 1 None
&&
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Ocracoke Island-
821 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Monday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, from 7 AM EDT Monday through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding
will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes
and businesses. Road closures and flooding of vehicles will be
possible, most notably along NC 12 where ocean overwash may make
several portions of the highway inaccessible across Ocracoke
Island. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from
shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 AM 2.5 1.4 1.5 2 None
13/01 PM 3.1 2.0 2.0 2 Minor
14/02 AM 2.7 1.6 1.8 2 None
14/03 PM 3.3 2.2 2.2 2 Minor
15/03 AM 3.1 2.0 2.1 2 Minor
&&
$$
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Northern Outer Banks-
821 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation
above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
10 to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the Beach Hazards
Statement, dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves
expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Monday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, from 7 AM EDT Monday through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a significant threat to life and property. Severe
flooding will extend inland from the waterfront causing flooding
of many homes and businesses with some structural damage
possible. In some areas, battering waves will cause additional
damage to property. Numerous roads will be impassable under
several feet of water and vehicles will be submerged. 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...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
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.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 AM 6.0 2.3 2.8 9-10 Moderate
13/01 PM 6.2 2.5 2.2 7-8 Moderate
14/02 AM 5.0 1.3 1.9 7 None
14/02 PM 6.2 2.5 2.4 7 Moderate
15/03 AM 5.4 1.7 2.2 7 None
&&
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Hatteras Island-
821 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation
above ground level with this afternoon`s high tide in low- lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet in the surf
zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents,
large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in
the surf zone.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT Monday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, from 7 AM EDT Monday through Monday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a significant threat to life and property. Severe
flooding will extend inland from the waterfront causing flooding
of many homes and businesses with some structural damage
possible. In some areas, battering waves will cause additional
damage to property. Numerous roads will be impassable under
several feet of water and vehicles will be submerged. NC-12
between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe remains closed.
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. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
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.
Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
difficult to return to shore.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 AM 2.1 0.9 1.5 1 None
13/01 PM 2.5 1.3 1.8 2 Minor
14/04 AM 2.5 1.3 1.9 3 Minor
14/04 PM 2.8 1.6 2.1 3 Minor
15/03 AM 2.6 1.4 2.0 2 Minor
&&
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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
821 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation
above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...West Carteret and Coastal Onslow Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Monday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 7 AM EDT Monday through
Monday 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. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
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.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 AM 4.6 -1.2 1.4 1-2 None
13/02 PM 5.2 -0.6 1.2 1-2 Minor
14/02 AM 4.3 -1.5 1.2 1 None
14/03 PM 4.8 -1.0 1.0 1 None
15/03 AM 4.6 -1.2 1.5 1 None
&&
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Pamlico-Southern Craven-
821 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding
will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes
and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles
will be possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
$$
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Beaufort-
821 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent
tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Monday.
* 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.
&&
$$