Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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WHUS42 KILM 090537
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1237 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
NCZ106-108-110-091700-
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
1237 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON EST TODAY...
* 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 9 AM this morning to noon EST today.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/10 AM 6.0 1.5 1.5 3 Minor
09/11 PM 4.9 0.4 1.1 2 None
10/11 AM 5.2 0.7 1.0 2-3 None
11/12 AM 3.6 -0.9 -0.2 4 None
11/12 PM 4.4 -0.1 0.5 2 None
&&
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NCZ107-091700-
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Inland New Hanover-
1237 AM EST Tue Dec 9 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM EST
THIS AFTERNOON...
* 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 noon today to 3 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
09/01 AM 4.4 -0.3 0.4 N/A None
09/01 PM 5.6 0.9 1.0 N/A Minor
10/01 AM 4.8 0.1 0.8 N/A None
10/02 PM 5.2 0.5 0.8 N/A None
11/02 AM 4.2 -0.5 0.1 N/A None
11/03 PM 4.5 -0.2 0.2 N/A None
&&
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