First published Oct 17, 2026, 8:24:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 17, 2026, 8:24:15 AM UTC

NWS Coastal Flood Warning for Hatteras Island, North Carolina

The warning forecasts 2–4 feet of inundation in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways through 8 AM EDT on October 20. It also describes large surf, dangerous currents, possible road closures, and threats to some homes and businesses.

Why it matters

The alert identifies expected flooding that could damage property and affect roads and vehicles on Hatteras Island.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Coastal Flood Warning issued October 17 at 3:35AM EDT until October 20 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Report an issue

Read our editorial process and corrections policy.