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Coastal Flood Warning — NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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Coastal Flood Warning issued October 19 at 2:38AM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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A coastal flood warning for Hatteras Island forecasts 2 to 4 feet of inundation in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. The source also warns of possible road closures and flooding of vehicles.

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  • Affected location: Hatteras Island
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Why it matters

Expected flooding could threaten homes and businesses, disrupt roads, and leave people stranded on Hatteras Island.

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
3/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
7/10

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