Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
681 WHUS42 KILM 240954 CFWILM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 554 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 NCZ107-242000- /O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0119.000000T0000Z-240924T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.CF.W.0006.240924T1700Z-240925T0000Z/ Inland New Hanover- 554 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * 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. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...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... 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/04 PM 6.8 2.1 1.7 N/A Moderate 25/04 AM 6.0 1.3 1.6 N/A Minor 25/05 PM 6.7 2.0 1.7 N/A Minor 26/05 AM 5.9 1.2 1.5 N/A Minor 26/05 PM 6.5 1.8 1.7 N/A Minor && $$ NCZ109-242000- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.W.0006.240924T1700Z-240925T0000Z/ Inland Brunswick- 554 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Inland Brunswick County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...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... 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/04 PM 6.8 2.1 1.7 N/A Moderate 25/04 AM 6.0 1.3 1.6 N/A Minor 25/05 PM 6.7 2.0 1.7 N/A Minor 26/05 AM 5.9 1.2 1.5 N/A Minor 26/05 PM 6.5 1.8 1.7 N/A Minor && $$ NCZ106-108-110-242000- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0120.240924T1600Z-240924T2000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- 554 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Up to one half 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...From noon today to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.3 2 Minor 25/02 AM 5.2 0.7 1.3 2 None 25/02 PM 6.0 1.5 1.2 2 Minor 26/02 AM 5.1 0.6 1.4 3 None 26/03 PM 6.0 1.5 1.4 3-4 Minor && $$ 21