Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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WHUS42 KILM 051852
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
252 PM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024
NCZ107-060500-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0060.240606T0000Z-240606T0500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
252 PM EDT Wed Jun 5 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one 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 8 PM this evening to 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
&&
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