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Coastal Flood Warnings Issued as Storms Threaten East Coast

10/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

On October 11, 2025, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Coastal Flood Warning for Charleston and Colleton Counties, South Carolina, predicting the worst flooding between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with high tide just after noon.
Coastal flooding risks along the East Coast are heightened by king tides coinciding with seasonal high tides.
An extratropical cyclone, formerly Typhoon Halong, is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to Alaska, with major flooding expected in Unalakleet, Alaska, by October 13, 2025.
Residents are advised to stay informed and take precautions.

History

Historical Context

Hurricane Donna, which struck in September 1960, was one of the costliest hurricanes in U.S. history, causing approximately $980 million in damages and claiming at least 428 lives. The storm devastated the East Coast, particularly Florida and North Carolina, leading to significant improvements in flood prediction models by the National Weather Service, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities to climate change and extreme weather events.

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Story summary

On October 11, 2025, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Coastal Flood Warning for Charleston and Colleton Counties, South Carolina, predicting the worst flooding between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with high tide just after noon.
Coastal flooding risks along the East Coast are heightened by king tides coinciding with seasonal high tides.
An extratropical cyclone, formerly Typhoon Halong, is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to Alaska, with major flooding expected in Unalakleet, Alaska, by October 13, 2025.
Residents are advised to stay informed and take precautions.

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