Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
171 WHUS42 KILM 231757 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 157 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024 NCZ107-240500- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0053.240524T0100Z-240524T0500Z/ Inland New Hanover- 157 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT FRIDAY 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 9 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 23/11 PM 5.8 1.1 1.0 N/A Minor 24/11 AM 4.8 0.1 1.0 N/A None 24/11 PM 5.8 1.1 1.0 N/A Minor 25/11 AM 4.7 0.0 0.9 N/A None 25/11 PM 5.8 1.1 1.0 N/A Minor && $$ 9