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
434 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025
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Northern Outer Banks-
434 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one to two feet of
inundation above ground level near the beachfront. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents. For the High
Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf
zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks north of Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT
tonight.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near the beach front resulting in a
low threat of property damage. Some low lying property
including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the
waterfront may 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/07 AM 5.8 2.1 2.4 8 Minor
22/08 PM 5.9 2.2 1.9 6-7 Minor
23/08 AM 4.9 1.2 1.3 5-6 None
23/08 PM 4.9 1.2 1.0 5 None
24/09 AM 4.6 0.9 0.9 5 None
24/09 PM 4.6 0.9 0.8 4 None
&&
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Ocracoke Island-
434 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 3 feet of
inundation above ground level possible beach front. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT
tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Significant impacts from ocean overwash are likely to
continue around high tide both this morning and this evening due
to continued severely compromised dune structures, high
astronomical tides, and persisting powerful swell and wave run
up, especially between the pony pens and the Ocracoke ferry
terminal. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
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.
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.
&&
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Hatteras Island-
434 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Warning, up to 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level
possible. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 10 feet in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, until midnight EDT tonight. For
the High Surf Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Significant impacts from ocean overwash are likely to
continue around high tide both this morning and this evening due
to continued severely compromised dune structures, high
astronomical tides, and persisting powerful swell and wave run
up. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
beach erosion continue.
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.
&&
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East Carteret-
434 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and large breaking waves in the surf zone. 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.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some low lying
property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront may experience shallow flooding. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/08 AM 5.0 -0.8 1.7 1 Minor
22/08 PM 5.4 -0.4 1.5 1 Minor
23/08 AM 4.7 -1.1 1.3 0-1 None
23/09 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.2 1 Minor
24/09 AM 4.5 -1.3 1.0 0-1 None
24/09 PM 4.6 -1.2 0.9 1 None
&&
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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
434 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along Bogue Sound, the Newport and White Oak
Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas in North Topsail
Beach, the lower New River, 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
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some low lying
property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/08 AM 5.0 -0.8 1.7 1 Minor
22/08 PM 5.4 -0.4 1.5 1 Minor
23/08 AM 4.7 -1.1 1.3 0-1 None
23/09 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.2 1 Minor
24/09 AM 4.5 -1.3 1.0 0-1 None
24/09 PM 4.6 -1.2 0.9 1 None
&&
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