# Coastal Flood Warning: 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 2026-09-25 20:44 ingested 2026-09-26 02:44

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Coastal Flood Warning — Ocracoke Island
Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, up to 2 to 4 feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. Up to 1 foot of inundation is
possible for sound-side flooding as strong NW'rly winds remain
in place tonight. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip
currents and large breaking waves expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT
Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT
Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous 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. 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.

* 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 1:50 PM Saturday.

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