North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 10/17/2026 02:02

Headline: 
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 17 at 5:02AM EDT until October 19 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 17, 2026 - 2:02am
Expires: 
October 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
* 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 6 AM Sunday to 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is expected 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.
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.
Area Description: 
West Carteret; Coastal Onslow
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov