Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
252 WHUS42 KILM 251835 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 235 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024 NCZ107-260245- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0055.240526T0200Z-240526T0700Z/ Inland New Hanover- 235 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM EDT SUNDAY ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road will experience minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in depth. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Cape Fear River at Wilmington MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 25/11 PM 5.8 1.1 1.0 N/A Minor 26/12 PM 5.0 0.3 1.2 N/A None 27/01 AM 6.0 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor 27/01 PM 4.8 0.1 1.0 N/A None 28/01 AM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor && $$ 9