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
242 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

NCZ107-200800-
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/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0113.240920T0200Z-240920T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.A.0001.240920T1300Z-240920T1900Z/
Inland New Hanover-
242 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterway. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one
  to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
  to 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday
  morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Watch, portions of Battleship
  Road and USS North Carolina Road are likely impassable. In
  downtown Wilmington, much of Water Street from Orange Street to
  Red Cross Street is flooded. The lowest portions of Water Street
  between Princess and Orange Streets are impassable. Portions of
  River Road and adjacent residential roads, south of River Road
  Park, may become impassable. Flooding of residential areas along
  River Road expands. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek is
  flooded and flooding begins at Old River Road. Flooding of US
  421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road worsens. US 421 North at USS
  North Carolina Road begins to flood. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/11 PM     6.5        1.8        1.4       N/A     Minor
 20/12 PM     6.8        2.1        1.3       N/A    Moderate
 21/12 AM     6.7        2.0        1.7       N/A     Minor
 21/01 PM     7.1        2.4        1.7       N/A    Moderate
 22/01 AM     6.4        1.7        1.7       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ109-200800-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0113.240920T0200Z-240920T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.A.0001.240920T1300Z-240920T1900Z/
Inland Brunswick-
242 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterway. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one
  to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
  to 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday
  morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Watch, portions of Battleship
  Road and USS North Carolina Road are likely impassable. In
  downtown Wilmington, much of Water Street from Orange Street to
  Red Cross Street is flooded. The lowest portions of Water Street
  between Princess and Orange Streets are impassable. Portions of
  River Road and adjacent residential roads, south of River Road
  Park, may become impassable. Flooding of residential areas along
  River Road expands. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek is
  flooded and flooding begins at Old River Road. Flooding of US
  421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road worsens. US 421 North at USS
  North Carolina Road begins to flood. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/11 PM     6.5        1.8        1.4       N/A     Minor
 20/12 PM     6.8        2.1        1.3       N/A    Moderate
 21/12 AM     6.7        2.0        1.7       N/A     Minor
 21/01 PM     7.1        2.4        1.7       N/A    Moderate
 22/01 AM     6.4        1.7        1.7       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-200800-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0113.240919T2300Z-240920T1600Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
242 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...During the high tide cycles Thursday evening and Friday
  morning.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM     6.2        1.7        1.0        2      Minor
 20/09 AM     6.7        2.2        1.1        2      Minor
 20/10 PM     6.5        2.0        1.6        3      Minor
 21/10 AM     6.9        2.4        1.4        3      Minor
 21/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.3        3       None
 22/11 AM     6.6        2.1        1.2        2      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-200800-
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
242 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON EDT FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...During the high tide cycles Thursday evening and Friday
  morning.

* 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. Some roads may
  become impassable. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM     7.4        1.8        1.0        1      Minor
 20/10 AM     8.1        2.5        1.2       1-2     Minor
 20/10 PM     7.5        1.9        1.5        2      Minor
 21/11 AM     8.2        2.6        1.5        2      Minor
 21/11 PM     7.0        1.4        1.4        2      Minor
 22/11 AM     7.7        2.1        1.3        2      Minor

&&

$$