Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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WHUS42 KILM 121640
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1240 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
NCZ107-130500-
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/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0046.260913T0200Z-260913T0500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1240 PM EDT Sat Sep 12 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT SUNDAY 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 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road will begin to observe minor coastal flooding.
Water will spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 5.5 0.8 0.5 N/A Minor
13/12 AM 5.6 0.9 0.7 N/A Minor
13/12 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor
14/12 AM 5.4 0.7 0.6 N/A None
14/01 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
15/01 AM 5.5 0.8 0.9 N/A Minor
&&
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