Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
503 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
NCZ107-230900-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0117.240923T0400Z-240923T0900Z/
Inland New Hanover-
503 PM EDT Sun Sep 22 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM
EDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one 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 5 AM EDT Monday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/02 AM 6.1 1.4 1.5 N/A Minor
23/03 PM 6.8 2.1 1.6 N/A Moderate
24/03 AM 6.0 1.3 1.6 N/A Minor
24/04 PM 6.8 2.1 1.7 N/A Moderate
25/04 AM 6.0 1.3 1.6 N/A Minor
&&
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