Coastal Flood Advisory and High Rip Current Risk Issued for Grand Strand and Brunswick Beaches

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Coastal Flood Advisory on Oct. 27, 2026, at 1:13 a.m. EDT for coastal Horry County, South Carolina, coastal Georgetown County, South Carolina, and coastal Brunswick and Pender counties, North Carolina. The advisory covers 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT on Oct. 27. A High Rip Current Risk is also in effect for coastal Georgetown County.

Where and when is the Coastal Flood Advisory in effect on Oct. 27?

The Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT on Oct. 27, 2026, for coastal Horry County, coastal Georgetown County, coastal Brunswick County and coastal Pender County, according to the NWS alerts for each county.

The NWS expects up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

What impacts does the NWS list for Horry and Georgetown counties?

For coastal Horry County and coastal Georgetown County, the NWS says vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. It also says low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may see minor coastal flooding.

The NWS advises people to check with local officials for the latest information on coastal flood impacts and closures.

What impacts does the NWS list for Brunswick County, North Carolina?

For coastal Brunswick and coastal Pender counties, the NWS says low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may see minor coastal flooding. It advises people to check with local officials for any road closures or impacts.

Is there a rip current warning for Georgetown County beaches?

A High Rip Current Risk is in effect for coastal Georgetown County, South Carolina, from 6 a.m. EDT on Oct. 27, 2026, through the evening, according to the NWS. The NWS expects dangerous rip currents.

A Rip Current Statement for coastal Georgetown County and coastal New Hanover County, North Carolina, was issued on Oct. 26, 2026, at 7:34 p.m. EDT. It remains in effect until 8 p.m. EDT on Oct. 27.

The NWS says rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

What does the NWS advise for travel and rip currents?

The NWS says affected areas are based on average tide conditions and that additional locations may flood during heavy rainfall, high winds or other factors. If travel is required, it advises allowing extra time because some roads may be closed. It also says: do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth, and take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

For rip currents, the NWS advises swimming near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Information as of Oct. 27, 2026. The NWS may issue updates after 11 a.m. EDT.

Sources: NWS alert for coastal Horry County; NWS alert for coastal Georgetown County; NWS alert for coastal Brunswick and Pender counties; NWS Rip Current Statement for coastal Georgetown and New Hanover counties