North Carolina Severe Coastal Flood Warning | Effective 09/26/2026 17:16

Headline: 
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 8:16PM EDT until September 27 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event: 
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 26, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires: 
September 26, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the beaches, Pamlico Sound, and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Some roads may be closed. Portions of Highway 12 remain closed between Pony Pens and the ferry dock. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Dangerous surf conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tide is around 8 PM tonight.
Instruction: 
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Area Description: 
Ocracoke Island
Forcast Office: 
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov