Coastal flood, rip current alerts in effect for Horry, Georgetown, Brunswick beaches
The National Weather Service issued the alerts at 2:11 p.m. EDT on Oct. 25, 2026.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, North Carolina, issued these alerts at 2:11 p.m. EDT on Oct. 25, 2026.
What alerts are in effect for Grand Strand and Brunswick County beaches?
- Coastal Horry County, South Carolina: Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 a.m. EDT Monday, Oct. 26. Beach Hazards Statement until 8 p.m. EDT Oct. 25, for a strong north-to-south longshore current and a moderate risk of rip currents.
- Coastal Georgetown County, South Carolina: Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 a.m. EDT Oct. 26. High Rip Current Risk until 8 p.m. EDT Oct. 25.
- Coastal Brunswick County, North Carolina: Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 a.m. EDT Oct. 26. Beach Hazards Statement until 8 p.m. EDT Oct. 25, for a strong east-to-west longshore current.
The NWS says the flood advisories cover up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. It advises checking with local officials for closures and not driving around barricades or through water of unknown depth. It also advises checking with lifeguards before entering the ocean.
Alerts as of 2:11 p.m. EDT on Oct. 25, 2026.
Questions and answers
- How long is the Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Horry and Georgetown counties?
- The NWS Coastal Flood Advisory for coastal Horry and Georgetown counties runs until 10 a.m. EDT on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, according to alerts issued at 2:11 p.m. EDT on Oct. 25.
- Is there a rip current risk at Georgetown County beaches on Oct. 25?
- Yes. The NWS issued a High Rip Current Risk for coastal Georgetown County, South Carolina, until 8 p.m. EDT on Oct. 25, 2026, and advises swimming near a lifeguard.
Sources
- NWS Coastal Flood Advisory, coastal Horry County, SC
- NWS Beach Hazards Statement, coastal Horry County, SC
- NWS Coastal Flood Advisory, coastal Georgetown County, SC
- NWS High Rip Current Risk, coastal Georgetown County, SC
- NWS Coastal Flood Advisory, coastal Brunswick County, NC
- NWS Beach Hazards Statement, coastal Brunswick County, NC
Brunswick CountyGeorgetown CountyHorry CountyBeach Hazards StatementCoastal Flood AdvisoryNWS WilmingtonRip Current Statement