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

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1241 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-211745-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0114.000000T0000Z-240921T1700Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1241 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

NCZ107-109-212000-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240921T2000Z/
Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
1241 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/01 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
 24/03 AM     6.0        1.3        1.6       N/A     Minor

&&

$$