Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
359 WHUS42 KILM 241818 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 218 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024 NCZ107-250500- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0054.240525T0100Z-240525T0500Z/ Inland New Hanover- 218 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT SATURDAY ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER... * WHAT...Up to one half 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 9 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road will experience minor coastal flooding. Water will spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 24/11 PM 5.7 1.0 0.9 N/A Minor 25/11 AM 4.7 0.0 0.9 N/A None 26/12 AM 5.9 1.2 1.1 N/A Minor 26/12 PM 5.0 0.3 1.2 N/A None 27/01 AM 6.0 1.3 1.2 N/A Minor && $$ 9