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

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
753 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024

NCZ108-SCZ056-210100-
/O.CAN.KILM.BH.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240521T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Georgetown-
753 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS EXPIRING...

The strong longshore current will weaken as northeast winds
slacken this evening.

$$

NCZ107-210400-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-240521T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
753 PM EDT Mon May 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT
TONIGHT...

* 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 midnight EDT tonight.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/09 PM     6.0        1.3        1.4       N/A     Minor
 21/09 AM     5.3        0.6        1.4       N/A      None
 21/09 PM     5.9        1.2        1.2       N/A     Minor
 22/10 AM     4.9        0.2        1.1       N/A      None
 22/10 PM     5.8        1.1        1.0       N/A     Minor
 23/10 AM     4.7        0.0        0.9       N/A      None

&&

$$

ABW