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

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
941 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

NCZ107-109-210945-
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/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0114.240921T0141Z-240921T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
941 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
  Wilmington and Inland Brunswick Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 AM EDT
  Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM
  EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Warning, US 421 North at USS
  North Carolina Road is flooded with about one half foot of
  water. River Road about a quarter mile south of The Cape
  Boulevard may be impassable and residential roads on each side
  of River Road south of River Road Park experience minor
  flooding. Water Street is flooded from Red Cross Street to
  Orange Street with depths over a foot south of Market Street.
  Flooding worsens on Point Harbor Road, US 421 Truck near
  Carolina Beach Road, Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek, and Old
  River Road at Route 133.

* 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...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/12 AM     6.7        2.0        1.7       N/A     Minor
 21/01 PM     7.0        2.3        1.6       N/A    Moderate
 22/01 AM     6.4        1.7        1.7       N/A     Minor
 22/02 PM     6.9        2.2        1.6       N/A    Moderate
 23/02 AM     6.2        1.5        1.6       N/A     Minor
 23/03 PM     6.8        2.1        1.6       N/A    Moderate

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-210945-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-240921T1700Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
941 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
  Brunswick Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
  flooding. 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.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/10 PM     6.1        1.6        1.2        2      Minor
 21/11 AM     6.8        2.3        1.3        3      Minor
 21/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.3        2       None
 22/11 AM     6.6        2.1        1.2        2      Minor
 23/12 AM     5.5        1.0        1.2        2       None
 23/12 PM     6.4        1.9        1.2        2      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-210945-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-240921T1700Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
941 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
  creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
  officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
  impacts and closures.

* 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.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 20/10 PM     7.2        1.6        1.2        2      Minor
 21/11 AM     7.9        2.3        1.2        2      Minor
 21/11 PM     6.8        1.2        1.2        2       None
 22/11 AM     7.5        1.9        1.1        2      Minor
 23/12 AM     6.2        0.6        1.0        2       None
 23/01 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        2      Minor

&&

$$