Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
145 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
145 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this
morning.
* 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/08 AM 6.7 2.2 1.8 3-4 Minor
26/08 PM 6.8 2.3 1.9 2-3 Minor
27/08 AM 7.0 2.5 1.8 2 Minor
27/08 PM 6.2 1.7 1.4 2 Minor
28/09 AM 6.5 2.0 1.2 1 Minor
28/09 PM 5.8 1.3 1.2 1-2 None
&&
$$
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
145 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/08 AM 7.1 1.5 1.2 2-3 Minor
26/08 PM 7.2 1.6 1.3 2 Minor
27/08 AM 7.5 1.9 1.3 1-2 Minor
27/09 PM 6.9 1.3 1.1 1 None
28/09 AM 7.2 1.6 0.8 1 Minor
28/09 PM 6.4 0.8 0.8 1 None
&&
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Coastal Brunswick-
145 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning.
* 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...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/08 AM 6.7 2.2 1.8 3-4 Minor
26/08 PM 6.8 2.3 1.9 2-3 Minor
27/08 AM 7.0 2.5 1.8 2 Minor
27/08 PM 6.2 1.7 1.4 2 Minor
28/09 AM 6.5 2.0 1.2 1 Minor
28/09 PM 5.8 1.3 1.2 1-2 None
&&
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Inland New Hanover-
145 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* 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 8 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
26/10 AM 5.8 1.1 0.8 N/A Minor
26/10 PM 5.9 1.2 0.9 N/A Minor
27/10 AM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
27/11 PM 5.5 0.8 0.6 N/A Minor
28/11 AM 5.6 0.9 0.4 N/A Minor
28/11 PM 5.2 0.5 0.4 N/A None
&&
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