Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
323 WHUS42 KILM 060035 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 835 PM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024 NCZ107-060500- /O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0060.000000T0000Z-240606T0500Z/ Inland New Hanover- 835 PM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 05/10 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor 06/10 AM 4.9 0.2 0.8 N/A None 06/11 PM 5.8 1.1 0.7 N/A Minor 07/11 AM 4.6 -0.1 0.6 N/A None 07/11 PM 5.6 0.9 0.7 N/A Minor 08/12 PM 4.7 0.0 0.8 N/A None && $$ NCZ106-108-SCZ056-060900- /O.NEW.KILM.BH.S.0011.240606T1000Z-240607T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown- 835 PM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected on Thursday for all beaches except Georgetown county beaches. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into. && $$