# Coastal Flood Advisory: Northern Outer Banks — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-10-17 20:33 ingested 2026-10-18 02:55

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Coastal Flood Advisory — Northern Outer Banks
Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to three feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents, large
breaking waves, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Tuesday.
For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through
Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...1 to 3 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions
and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Dangerous
shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the
bottom causing neck and back injuries. Strong longshore
currents will create dangerous swimming conditions.

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