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
502 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
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Ocracoke Island-
502 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong
longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation
above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM
this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of
inundation above ground level with minor ocean overwash possible
in vulnerable locations along shorelines and tidal waterways.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, 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 around the times of high tide. 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. For the Beach Hazards Statement and High Surf Advisory,
life-threatening swimming and surfing 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.
A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create
life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be
used when in or near the water.
&&
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Hatteras Island-
502 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents and large breaking waves in the surf zone. For the
High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet
expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to
2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 8 AM EDT Monday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM
this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of
inundation above ground level with minor ocean overwash possible
in vulnerable locations along shorelines and tidal waterways.
For the Coastal Flood Warning, 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 around the times of high tide. 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 Hatteras
Island. For the Beach Hazards Statement and High Surf Advisory,
life-threatening swimming and surfing 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.
A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create
life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be
used when in or near the water.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/10 AM 1.7 0.5 1.1 3 None
12/02 AM 1.6 0.4 1.0 3-5 None
12/02 PM 2.2 1.0 1.5 3 None
13/02 AM 2.4 1.2 1.8 2-3 None
13/02 PM 2.7 1.5 2.0 3 Minor
&&
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East Carteret-
502 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM EDT SUNDAY NORTH OF CAPE LOOKOUT...
* 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, large breaking waves expected, and strong
longshore currents in the surf zone. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, East Carteret County.
For the High Surf Advisory and Beach Hazards Statement, Core
Banks beaches.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the
High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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. For the Beach Hazards
Statement and High Surf Advisory, life-threatening swimming and
surfing conditions.
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.
A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create
life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be
used when in or near the water.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/12 PM 5.2 -0.6 0.9 1 Minor
12/12 AM 4.3 -1.5 1.0 1 None
12/01 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.0 1 Minor
13/01 AM 4.4 -1.4 1.2 1 None
13/02 PM 5.2 -0.6 1.2 1 Minor
14/02 AM 4.2 -1.6 1.1 1 None
&&
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Northern Outer Banks-
502 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT MONDAY...
* 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 and large breaking waves expected in the surf
zone. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
11 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, through this evening. For the
High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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. For the Beach Hazards
Statement and High Surf Advisory, life-threatening swimming and
surfing conditions.
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.
A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create
life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be
used when in or near the water.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/11 AM 5.3 1.6 0.7 7 None
12/12 AM 5.2 1.5 1.8 7-9 None
12/12 PM 6.4 2.7 2.1 10 Moderate
13/01 AM 5.7 2.0 2.5 8-9 Minor
13/01 PM 6.0 2.3 2.0 7 Moderate
14/01 AM 4.7 1.0 1.7 6 None
&&
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West Carteret-
502 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf
zone.
* WHERE...West Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday.
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. For
the Beach Hazards Statement, 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.
A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create
life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be
used when in or near the water.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
11/12 PM 5.2 -0.6 0.9 1 Minor
12/12 AM 4.3 -1.5 1.0 1 None
12/01 PM 5.1 -0.7 1.0 1 Minor
13/01 AM 4.4 -1.4 1.2 1 None
13/02 PM 5.2 -0.6 1.2 1 Minor
14/02 AM 4.2 -1.6 1.1 1 None
&&
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Coastal Onslow-
502 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 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 Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Onslow County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Monday.
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. For
the Beach Hazards Statement, 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.
A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
currents, longshore currents, and other hazards create
life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be
used when in or near the water.
&&
$$
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Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
502 AM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
Martin