Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
087 WHUS42 KILM 272351 CFWILM 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... $$ NCZ107-280800- /O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0057.240528T0400Z-240528T0800Z/ Inland New Hanover- 751 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Cape Fear River at Wilmington MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 28/02 AM 5.6 0.9 0.9 N/A Minor 28/02 PM 4.6 -0.1 0.7 N/A None 29/02 AM 5.4 0.7 0.8 N/A None 29/03 PM 4.8 0.1 0.8 N/A None 30/03 AM 5.3 0.6 0.8 N/A None 30/04 PM 5.0 0.3 0.8 N/A None && $$