ALL water consumers of Village of Bald Head Island Utilities, in Brunswick County, NC experienced a period of low pressure in the distribution system due to the loss of power to the system’s high pressure pump. Power has since been restored, but the period of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the … Continued

The Village’s public works crew was on the first ferry over this morning to perform post-storm debris removal of the Village’s wynds.  If you are on the island today, please stay clear of their vehicles and equipment.  We appreciate your patience as they work their way around the island. All utilities are in working order … Continued

Impacts from Ian will increase during the afternoon and persist into the evening. Conditions will improve tonight from south to north into early Saturday morning.  Since the last briefing, there has been a slight shift in the track and the National Weather Service is expecting higher wind gusts across the area. Here are the key … Continued

Ian will continue to track toward the Carolinas and the storm will bring a variety of impacts to the area today and tonight. Ian is forecast to make landfall along the SC coast as a hurricane (Category 1) later today.  View the latest briefing from the National Weather Service HERE. Below are the key takeaways. … Continued

Ian will begin its approach toward the Carolinas and will bring a variety of impacts to the area tomorrow (Friday). The updated National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast has Ian making landfall along South Carolina as a hurricane (Category 1) tomorrow. Please complete all preparations for impacts TODAY. Potential Impacts/Timing: Tropical storm winds from Ian will … Continued

The Village of Bald Head Island in conjunction with Brunswick County will use free chlorine as the primary disinfectant on or shortly after September 30th, 2022 through late October or early November 2022. You may notice a chlorine taste and odor in your drinking water while free chlorine is utilized. If you are especially sensitive … Continued

Hurricane Ian is expected to bring a variety of impacts to the Carolinas by the end of the week. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect south of Litter River Inlet (SC). Additional Watches/Warnings may be required soon. Please check the National Weather Service Wilmington briefing page for the latest HERE (a 6 p.m. briefing is … Continued

Hurricane Ian is a reminder that we are now in peak Atlantic Hurricane Season.  If you have not yet begun to prepare, please do so now.  There are many resources for disaster preparedness and you can find them on the Village’s website HERE.  The latest forecast for Hurricane Ian indicates that the Carolinas will feel … Continued

Weather Update – Swells from distant tropical systems, including Hurricane Earl which is about 800 miles SE of Cape Fear, will result in strong rip currents through at least Sunday. In addition to rough surf, minor coastal flooding is a possibility. According to the 2022 NC King Tides Calendar, expected higher and lower water events … Continued

The Village is still seeking volunteers to assist with a Beach Access Parking Study. Time is running out to gather as much information as we can before the peak season ends! As the Village continues to develop, we need to make sure we are planning for the future needs of our residents, property owners, visitors, … Continued