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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
201 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

NCZ107-290000-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0029.260729T0000Z-260729T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
201 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* 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 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North
  Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot
  in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water
  Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in
  depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent
  residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to
  flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin 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...

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 28/09 AM     5.3        0.6        1.3       N/A      None
 28/10 PM     6.3        1.6        1.4       N/A     Minor
 29/10 AM     5.1        0.4        1.0       N/A      None
 29/11 PM     6.1        1.4        1.3       N/A     Minor
 30/11 AM     5.3        0.6        1.2       N/A      None
 30/11 PM     6.0        1.3        1.2       N/A     Minor

&&

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NCZ106-108-SCZ054-056-290000-
/O.CON.KILM.BH.S.0040.260728T1000Z-260729T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Horry-
Coastal Georgetown-
201 AM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT... Strong south to north longshore current developing
  during Tuesday afternoon and continuing through the evening.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New
  Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal
  Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...Today.

* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
  into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
  It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
  return to shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with
lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may
be swept into.

&&

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