Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
808 WHUS42 KILM 071838 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 238 PM EDT Fri Jun 7 2024 NCZ107-080600- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0062.240608T0200Z-240608T0600Z/ Inland New Hanover- 238 PM EDT Fri Jun 7 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... * 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 2 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 07/11 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 N/A Minor 08/12 PM 4.7 0.0 0.8 N/A None 09/12 AM 5.8 1.1 1.0 N/A Minor 09/01 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.8 N/A None 10/01 AM 5.4 0.7 0.8 N/A None && $$ LEW