Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
271 WHUS42 KILM 061835 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 235 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024 NCZ107-070400- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0042.240507T0000Z-240507T0400Z/ Inland New Hanover- 235 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... * 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 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. * 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 06/09 PM 5.6 0.9 0.2 N/A Minor 07/09 AM 4.7 0.0 0.2 N/A None 07/10 PM 5.8 1.1 0.3 N/A Minor 08/10 AM 4.7 0.0 0.3 N/A None 08/11 PM 5.8 1.1 0.3 N/A Minor 09/11 AM 4.6 -0.1 0.3 N/A None && $$ 31