Coastal Flood Warning issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, strong longshore currents in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. Vulnerable portions of NC-12 may be inundated, especially around high tide. There is a possibility of being stranded on Ocracoke for multiple days. This could be life threatening if you have an emergency. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This has the potential to be a long duration event bringing more significant ocean overwash impacts to vulnerable oceanside areas through multiple high tide cycles into next week. Minor soundside water level rises will also be possible. 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. Prepare for being stranded on Ocracoke for multiple days. Prepare for disruptions to ferries by this evening and lasting into at least part of next week. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
- Event time
- Source last updated
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- Provider
- NWS — active weather alerts (Storm)
- Location
- NC, US
- Severity
- Severe
- area
- Ocracoke Island
- event
- Coastal Flood Warning
- onset
- 2026-10-17T17:00:00-04:00
- states
- ["NC"]
- urgency
- Expected
- certainty
- Likely
- effective
- 2026-10-17T05:02:00-04:00
- message id
- urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f462365b1bb348e8cba6bfb4b4def2f6f738643a.002.1
- references
- ["urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c636071d8131427853ca9202fcfbad16464ef59f.002.2"]
- instruction
- 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. Prepare for being stranded on Ocracoke for multiple days. Prepare for disruptions to ferries by this evening and lasting into at least part of next week. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
- message type
- Update
- location basis
- Approximate: centers of the NWS zones listed in the alert
- freshness minutes
- 60
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