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Jekyll Island Authority
Sunday October 25th, 2026 :: 03:48 a.m. EDT

Alert

Coastal Flood Warning until 11:00AM Tuesday

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding around times of high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL GLYNN ... COASTAL CAMDEN

Instructions:

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't 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.

Address/Location
Jekyll Island Authority
100 James Rd
Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 912-635-3636

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning

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