National Weather ServiceNorth CarolinaCoastal Flood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisories in North Carolina
The National Weather Service issued 132 coastal flood advisories for North Carolina in 2025 and 107 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 70, in line with the average of 72 for those months in 2008-2025. Inland New Hanover was covered most often (1,486 times since 2008).
How many coastal flood advisories does North Carolina get?
Every coastal flood advisory that covered part of North Carolina. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 70 |
| 2025 | 132 |
| 2024 | 205 |
| 2023 | 189 |
| 2022 | 144 |
| 2021 | 149 |
| 2020 | 179 |
| 2019 | 147 |
| 2018 | 146 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2016 | 109 |
| 2015 | 118 |
| 2014 | 96 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2008 | 18 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does North Carolina get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in North Carolina?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland New Hanover | 1,486 | 466 | September 30, 2026 |
| Coastal New Hanover | 431 | 156 | September 29, 2026 |
| Coastal Pender | 402 | 155 | September 29, 2026 |
| Coastal Brunswick | 332 | 151 | September 29, 2026 |
| Eastern Currituck | 150 | 42 | September 27, 2026 |
| Hatteras Island | 112 | 57 | September 23, 2026 |
| Northern Outer Banks | 89 | 39 | September 23, 2026 |
| Outer Banks Dare | 87 | 0 | April 2, 2019 |
| Ocracoke Island | 82 | 41 | September 23, 2026 |
| Carteret | 75 | 0 | April 2, 2019 |
| Pamlico | 74 | 24 | September 23, 2026 |
| East Carteret | 71 | 30 | September 29, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a coastal flood advisory?
A coastal flood advisory covers minor coastal flooding at high tide, such as water on shore roads and low parking lots. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in North Carolina.