Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
751 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-280100-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240528T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
751 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

$$

NCZ107-280800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0057.240528T0400Z-240528T0800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
751 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* 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 midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 28/02 AM     5.6        0.9        0.9       N/A     Minor
 28/02 PM     4.6       -0.1        0.7       N/A      None
 29/02 AM     5.4        0.7        0.8       N/A      None
 29/03 PM     4.8        0.1        0.8       N/A      None
 30/03 AM     5.3        0.6        0.8       N/A      None
 30/04 PM     5.0        0.3        0.8       N/A      None

&&

$$