Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC 241 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026
Coastal Brunswick NC and Coastal Horry SC
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING…
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the
Beach Hazards Statement, Strong east to west longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected.
* WHERE…Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* IMPACTS…Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with Lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
252 AM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026
Central Horry – Northern Horry Counties Including the cities of Whiteville, Oak Island, Leland, Tabor City, Conway, Lake Waccamaw, Murrells Inlet, Chadbourn, Boiling Spring Lakes, Loris, Long Beach, Socastee, Little River, Garden City, Myrtle Beach, Southport, Aynor, Shallotte, Sunset Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Seagate
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING…
* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE…Portions of southeast North Carolina, including the following areas, Coastal Brunswick, Columbus, Inland Brunswick, and northeast South Carolina, including the following areas of Central Horry, Coastal Horry, and Northern Horry Counties.
* WHEN…From 11 AM EDT this morning through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Tropical moisture will overspread the area Saturday through Sunday with showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall at times. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with a few areas potentially observing amounts up to 8 inches. This excessive rainfall could lead to flooding, especially along and near prone low-lying areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Brunswick County Forecast
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. East wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 71. East wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Columbus County Forecast
Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Horry County Forecast
Today
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 76. Breezy, with an east wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 74. East wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
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