Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC
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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
355 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025
NCZ195-199-080800-
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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
355 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM
EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along Bogue Banks beaches, 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...From 7 AM Thursday to 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this
weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to
bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/09 PM 4.4 -1.4 0.5 1 None
08/09 AM 5.1 -0.7 0.6 1 Minor
08/09 PM 4.1 -1.7 0.4 1 None
09/10 AM 5.2 -0.6 0.7 1 Minor
09/10 PM 4.7 -1.1 1.1 1 None
10/11 AM 5.7 -0.1 1.2 1 Moderate
&&
$$
NCZ080-094-194-080800-
/O.NEW.KMHX.CF.Y.0012.251009T1100Z-251013T1200Z/
Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
355 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM
EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and
low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and
homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow
flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this
weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to
bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area.
Depending on the exact track and strength of the low, Coastal
Flood Warning conditions may be met at some time this weekend,
and users are urged to check back in on the forecast the rest of
the week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
$$
NCZ196-080800-
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East Carteret-
355 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM
EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected 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...From 7 AM Thursday to 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this
weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to
bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area.
Depending on the exact track and strength of the low, Coastal
Flood Warning conditions may be met at some time this weekend,
and users are urged to check back in on the forecast the rest of
the week.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/09 PM 4.4 -1.4 0.5 1 None
08/09 AM 5.1 -0.7 0.6 1 Minor
08/09 PM 4.1 -1.7 0.4 1 None
09/10 AM 5.2 -0.6 0.7 1 Minor
09/10 PM 4.7 -1.1 1.1 1 None
10/11 AM 5.7 -0.1 1.2 1 Moderate
&&
$$
NCZ203-080800-
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Northern Outer Banks-
355 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 8 AM
EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Albemarle, Croatan, and
Roanoke Sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 8 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this
weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to
bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area.
Depending on the exact track and strength of the low, Coastal
Flood Warning conditions may be met at some time this weekend,
and users are urged to check back in on the forecast the rest of
the week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Duck NC
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 2.8 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
07/08 PM 4.3 0.6 0.3 3 None
08/09 AM 5.0 1.3 0.2 3 None
08/09 PM 4.3 0.6 0.4 3-4 None
09/10 AM 6.0 2.3 1.2 5-6 Moderate
09/10 PM 5.1 1.4 1.4 6 None
10/10 AM 5.8 2.1 1.1 6 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ204-205-080800-
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Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
355 PM EDT Tue Oct 7 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent
tidal creeks, and Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Monday morning.
* 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 around the
times of high tide. Flooding will extend inland from the
waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous 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 and Hatteras Islands.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong coastal storm will develop this
weekend off the North Carolina coast, and has the potential to
bring stronger winds and higher water levels to the area.
Depending on the exact track and strength of the low, there is
potential for major coastal flooding impacts from ocean
overwash, and users are urged to check back in on the forecast
the rest of the week.
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.
&&
$$