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
808 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
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Northern Outer Banks-
808 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks beaches.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...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 most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 10:30 AM Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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NCZ205-161200-
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Hatteras Island-
808 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING
NORTH OF CAPE HATTERAS...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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 (ocean and
soundside). Some roads and low lying property including parking
lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will
experience shallow flooding. Portions of NC-12 may be impacted
with ocean overwash around high tide. 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 most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 10:30 AM Thursday.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/04 PM 2.5 1.3 1.8 2-3 Minor
16/04 AM 2.5 1.3 1.9 2-3 Minor
16/04 PM 2.6 1.4 2.0 3 Minor
17/05 AM 2.6 1.4 2.0 3 Minor
17/05 PM 2.5 1.3 2.0 2-3 Minor
18/06 AM 2.4 1.2 1.8 1 None
&&
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East Carteret-
808 PM 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/04 PM 5.3 -0.5 1.6 1 Minor
16/04 AM 4.7 -1.1 1.5 1 None
16/05 PM 5.2 -0.6 1.6 1 Minor
17/05 AM 5.0 -0.8 1.6 1 Minor
17/06 PM 5.3 -0.5 1.7 1 Minor
18/06 AM 5.2 -0.6 1.6 1 Minor
&&
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Ocracoke Island-
808 PM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...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 (ocean and
soundside). Some roads and low lying property including parking
lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will
experience shallow flooding. Portions of NC-12 may be impacted
with ocean overwash around high tide.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/04 PM 2.8 1.7 1.7 2 None
16/04 AM 2.7 1.6 1.7 1-3 None
16/05 PM 3.0 1.9 2.0 2-3 Minor
17/06 AM 3.0 1.9 2.0 3 Minor
17/05 PM 2.9 1.8 2.0 1-2 None
18/06 AM 2.8 1.7 1.8 1 None
&&
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