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
425 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
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Ocracoke Island-
425 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Wednesday. 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
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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Oceanside impacts possible with this
afternoon`s high tide. Soundside flooding with minor impacts are
anticipated later today through at least Wednesday.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 AM 2.6 1.5 1.7 3 None
13/01 PM 3.0 1.9 1.9 3 Minor
14/02 AM 2.7 1.6 1.8 2 None
14/02 PM 3.1 2.0 2.1 3 Minor
15/03 AM 3.0 1.9 2.0 3 Minor
15/03 PM 3.1 2.0 2.1 3 Minor
&&
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East Carteret-
425 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Wednesday. 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
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/02 PM 5.2 -0.6 1.2 1 Minor
14/02 AM 4.2 -1.6 1.1 1 None
14/03 PM 4.7 -1.1 0.9 1 None
15/03 AM 4.6 -1.2 1.5 1 None
15/04 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.4 1 Minor
&&
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Pamlico-Southern Craven-
425 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* 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 Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
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Beaufort-
425 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
Above normal water levels will slowly subside this week.
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Hatteras Island-
425 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
* 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 around high tide this afternoon. For the
High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the
surf zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to 2 to 4 feet of
inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways around high tide Tuesday
afternoon.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday
afternoon.
* 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, including portions of NC 12. 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...The combination of strong onshore winds,
high astronomical tides, wave run up, and already battered and
weakened dune and other oceanside structures will bring the
potential of significant impacts to Hatteras Island, mostly
north of Cape Hatteras, with this afternoon`s high tide, and
again tomorrow (Tuesday 10/14). Additionally, minor soundside
flooding is expected to begin later today and last through at
least Wednesday.
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.
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 2.4 1.2 1.8 3 None
13/02 PM 2.5 1.3 1.8 3 Minor
14/03 AM 2.5 1.3 1.9 2 Minor
14/04 PM 3.0 1.8 2.3 3 Minor
15/03 AM 2.7 1.5 2.1 3 Minor
15/03 PM 2.6 1.4 2.0 3 Minor
&&
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Northern Outer Banks-
425 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
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 around high tide. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf
zone. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM EDT Tuesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this 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, including some vulnerable portions of NC 12.
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.
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 PM 6.1 2.4 2.1 7 Moderate
14/02 AM 4.8 1.1 1.7 6 None
14/03 PM 6.1 2.4 2.3 6-7 Moderate
15/03 AM 5.5 1.8 2.3 8 Minor
15/04 PM 5.5 1.8 1.8 7 Minor
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/03 AM 2.4 1.8 1.3 2 None
13/01 PM 2.5 1.9 1.1 2 None
14/03 AM 2.4 1.8 1.2 2 None
14/03 PM 2.5 1.9 1.1 3 None
15/04 AM 2.3 1.7 1.1 3 None
15/03 PM 2.3 1.7 1.1 3 None
&&
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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
425 AM EDT Mon Oct 13 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 foot 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 this
afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 foot 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/02 PM 5.2 -0.6 1.2 1 Minor
14/02 AM 4.2 -1.6 1.1 1 None
14/03 PM 4.7 -1.1 0.9 1 None
15/03 AM 4.6 -1.2 1.5 1 None
15/04 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.4 1 Minor
&&
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