Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
826 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

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West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
826 PM EDT Wed Oct 8 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO
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 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...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.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/09 PM     4.0       -1.8        0.3        1       None
 09/10 AM     5.4       -0.4        0.9        1      Minor
 09/10 PM     4.6       -1.2        1.0        1       None
 10/11 AM     5.7       -0.1        1.2        1     Moderate
 10/11 PM     4.4       -1.4        1.0        1       None
 11/12 PM     5.4       -0.4        1.1        1      Minor

&&

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