Hurricane Erin Updates

8/22/25 8:30AM UPDATE

As of 10:00am today, Richard Peters Park and the 4x4 Drive on area will be re-opened. Onslow County Beach Access will also re-open. Please continue to be mindful of rip currents! Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone.

8/21/25 11:30AM UPDATE

Overall, after a quick assessment this morning, NTB has fared well so far. Of course, we will continue to monitor, and the county will be deploying their drone tomorrow to capture post storm conditions along the beach. Our engineers will be completing a dashboard survey tomorrow to determine if further surveys are necessary. An area noted this morning was Topsail Dunes, Building 3 which had some small dune loss and over wash. This area is where we paused PTC #8 work in the spring and will be picking back up in the fall to place some more sand and continuing with the project.

• Rip Current Risks remain HIGH – Ocean waters remain very dangerous!
• Richard Peters Park, 4X4 Drive on areas, and Onslow County Beach Accesses will remain closed today
• Roadways are dry and passable
• Public Works has removed some debris from the beach
• Confirmation has been made with GFL that pick-ups for trash and recycling service were completed yesterday

We will continue to provide updates, as necessary. Be aware and be safe!

8/19/25 2:00PM UPDATE

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A storm surge WARNING and Tropical Storm WARNING is now in effect. Please see the latest briefing from the National Weather Service. Please be mindful of high tides this week that have been highlighted. GFL has reported that trash and recycling pick-ups will occur as scheduled this week. We will advise of any service day changes if necessary. Please make sure to return your carts to your property after service on Wednesday and Saturday.

8/19/25 8:50AM UPDATE
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NTB continues to be under a Coastal Flood WATCH. Rip Current Risks are High.

Current Closures for NTB effective August 19, 2025:

4X4 Drive On Area – 3962 River Drive
Richard Peters Park – 465 New River Inlet Road
Onslow County Beach Accesses – Onslow County Emergency Management encourages people to stay out of the water until conditions improve

Please be aware and prepared and do not drive through flooded areas.

8/18/25 3:30PM UPDATE

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The Town is anticipating and preparing for high surf conditions due to Hurricane Erin. There is a coastal flood WATCH in effect for our area. Rip Current Risks are moderate and will continue to increase.

The 4X4 drive on area, located at 3962 River Drive and Richard Peters Park, located at 465 New River Inlet Road will not open tomorrow morning and remain closed for the duration of this event. Please be aware and prepared. Do not drive through flooded areas.

A reminder that Onslow County has rolled out a new emergency alert system, ReGroup, that has officially replaced CodeRED. If you have not already signed up, please take a moment to do so! Text JOIN NTBALERTS to 31002