Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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501 WHUS42 KILM 222103 CFWILM 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 && $$