# Beach Hazards Statement: Ocracoke Island — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-10-23 20:13 ingested 2026-10-24 02:51

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## extract

Beach Hazards Statement — Ocracoke Island
Severity: Moderate. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 2 feet of of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement,
dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM Saturday to
11 AM EDT Monday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM
EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.

* 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. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
which will occur around 1 PM Saturday. Tide levels will
continue to rise with King Tide Cycle in place through the
upcoming work- week. The morning high tide will be the highest
of the two daily tides. King Tide peaks Tuesday and Wednesday.

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