Village Utilities located a major leak, and its repair has helped the system gain back significant pressure. However, there are still more leaks to locate and repair/resolve. We are requesting consumers to conserve water usage until the system is fully operating. We are anticipating normal operations by this evening and will notify consumers via webpage, … Continued
Village Utilities is still working to restore system pressure. They have found multiple leaks in the system and are working to identify more and make repairs as quickly as possible. Consumers can help by continuing to limit water usage. When full pressure returns, the Village will send an announcement. The system pressure advisory will still … Continued
FERRIES ON DELAYED START AND LIMITED SERVICE TOMORROW – IPC OPENING – WATER SERVICE IMPACTED The Village of Bald Head Island declared a State of Emergency effective 7:00 AM on February 1, 2026, due to the impact of Winter Storm Gianna. The State of Emergency remains in effect until rescinded. FERRY/BARGE OPERATIONS: Sharing the latest … Continued
There is currently little to no water pressure on the island, due to this condition, the Village has issued an island-wide System Pressure Advisory. This advisory will be in effect until lab results confirm that the water is potable. This typically takes 24-48 hours and could take longer due to recent storm impacts. Any updates … Continued
Village Utilities is investigating the cause of low water pressure, which appears to be island-wide. At this time, we are asking consumers to please limit water usage (ex. dishwasher/washing machine/showers) until we find the source of the issue. If there are concerns about water potability, the Village will follow up with another Village’s Voice email … Continued
ROAD CLEARING CONTINUES – VILLAGE OFFICES AND IPC CLOSED – REFREEZING A POSSIBILITY OVERNIGHT The Village of Bald Head Island declared a State of Emergency effective 7:00 AM on February 1, 2026, due to the impact of Winter Storm Gianna. The State of Emergency remains in effect until rescinded. WEATHER INFORMATION: NWS Wilmington’s latest briefing … Continued
7 INCHES OF SNOW AT DPS – ISLAND ROADS IMPASSABLE – SEVERE COLD PERSISTS The Village of Bald Head Island declared a State of Emergency effective 7:00 AM today (February 1, 2026), due to the impact of Winter Storm Gianna. WEATHER INFORMATION: NWS Wilmington’s latest briefing indicates that the dangerous cold temperatures will persist through early Tuesday and recommends that folks limit time outdoors. POST STORM CONDITIONS: … Continued
ARTIC AIR COMING TONIGHT – HEAVIEST SNOW LATE SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY AM WEATHER INFORMATION: According to the latest briefing from NWS Wilmington: Advisories, Watches, Warnings Other Important Updates VILLAGE OPERATIONS: GUIDANCE FOR ISLANDERS: Ferry Service The latest from Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc.: 1/30/26 @ 1:00 pm: Due to forecasted impacts from Winter Storm Gianna, … Continued
SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM AND COLD THIS WEEKEND WEATHER INFORMATION: According to the latest briefing from NWS Wilmington: Advisories, Watches, Warnings Other Important Updates Accumulation of snow may vary, and bands of higher local amounts are possible, especially in the Cape Fear region. Probability of Snow Amounts for Southport: 91% chance of 2 inches or … Continued
WEATHER FORECAST The latest briefing from NWS Wilmington HERE (released 2:51 1/23). Key messages: TRAVEL INFORMATION TO CONSIDER GUIDANCE FOR ISLANDERS VILLAGE RESPONSE