Disasters · Coastal flood risk

Outer Banks Ferry Suspended as 2–4 Feet of Flooding Threatens Island Access

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PointIsland Free PressNWS Wakefield, VANational Weather ServiceSILive.comThe Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transformOutlets
Nor’easter forecast for Mid-Atlantic and North Carolina coastNot independently confirmed4
Forecast coastal inundation depthNot independently confirmed3
NC-12 closure between Basnight Bridge and RodantheNot independently confirmed3
Forecast widespread minor to moderate coastal floodingNot independently confirmed2
Coastal Flood Warnings maintained through October 21Not independently confirmed2
High Surf Advisory forecasts 10-to-14-foot wavesNot independently confirmed2
Forecast surf-zone wave heightNot independently confirmed2
Wilmington briefing’s forecast impact areaNot independently confirmed2

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Only reported by NWS Wakefield, VA

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