Tropical Cyclone Impact - NOAA's National Weather Service

Note: This is a summary graphic depicting the impacts expected over the full duration of the storm from this hazard. Detailed forecast products providing times, durations, and numerical forecasts associated with this hazard are provided at this WFO's web page:

Low

Prepare for the likelihood of minor flooding of low lying areas, with little or no damage. Some minor beach erosion and high waves may cause immediate waterfront roads to close. Expect coastal flooding impacts similar to those experienced from Hurricane Alex in 2004.

Moderate

Prepare for the likelihood of some coastal flooding of immediate beachfront property and structures. Significant erosion, high waves, and inundation may cause closure of waterfront and coastal access roads. Minor inundation of coastal, bayside, soundside tributaries, and tidal creeks is possible. Expect coastal flooding impacts similar to those experienced from Hurricane Bertha in 1996.

High

Prepare for the likelihood of significant, possibly life-threatening coastal flooding. Widespread inundation and damage to roads, infrastructure, and buildings is possible. Many waterfront and coastal access roads will be closed, possibly for weeks. Significant inundation of coastal, bayside, soundside tributaries and tidal creeks is likely. Expect coastal flooding impacts similar to those experienced from Hurricane Isabel in 2003.

Extreme

Catastrophic, life-threatening coastal flooding. Complete coastal inundation and severe damage to roads, infrastructure, and buildings is likely. Nearly all waterfront and coastal access roads will be closed, possibly for months. Severe, possibly unprecedented inundation of coastal, bayside, soundside tributaries and tidal creeks is likely. Expect coastal flooding impacts similar to those experienced in our area from Hurricane Hazel in1954 and along the Gulf coast from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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