Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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CFWILM
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
456 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024
NCZ107-231900-
/O.CAN.KILM.CF.Y.0117.000000T0000Z-240923T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.W.0005.240923T1600Z-240923T2300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
456 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...One to two feet 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 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road are likely impassable. In downtown Wilmington, much of
Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross Street is
flooded. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
and Orange Streets are impassable. Portions of River Road and
adjacent residential roads, south of River Road Park, may
become impassable. Flooding of residential areas along River
Road expands. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek is flooded and
flooding begins at Old River Road. Flooding of US 421 Truck
near Carolina Beach Road worsens. US 421 North at USS North
Carolina Road begins 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...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/03 PM 6.9 2.2 1.7 N/A Moderate
24/03 AM 6.1 1.4 1.7 N/A Minor
24/04 PM 6.7 2.0 1.6 N/A Minor
25/04 AM 6.0 1.3 1.6 N/A Minor
25/05 PM 6.5 1.8 1.5 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ109-231900-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.W.0005.240923T1600Z-240923T2300Z/
Inland Brunswick-
456 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Inland Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From noon today to 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road are likely impassable. In downtown Wilmington, much of
Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross Street is
flooded. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
and Orange Streets are impassable. Portions of River Road and
adjacent residential roads, south of River Road Park, may
become impassable. Flooding of residential areas along River
Road expands. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek is flooded and
flooding begins at Old River Road. Flooding of US 421 Truck
near Carolina Beach Road worsens. US 421 North at USS North
Carolina Road begins 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...
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/03 PM 6.9 2.2 1.7 N/A Moderate
24/03 AM 6.1 1.4 1.7 N/A Minor
24/04 PM 6.7 2.0 1.6 N/A Minor
25/04 AM 6.0 1.3 1.6 N/A Minor
25/05 PM 6.5 1.8 1.5 N/A Minor
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-110-231900-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0118.240923T1400Z-240923T1900Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
456 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one 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 10 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/12 PM 6.6 2.1 1.4 2 Minor
24/01 AM 5.5 1.0 1.4 2 None
24/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.3 2 Minor
25/02 AM 5.2 0.7 1.3 2 None
25/02 PM 5.8 1.3 1.0 2 None
26/02 AM 5.0 0.5 1.3 2 None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-231900-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0118.240923T1400Z-240923T1900Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
456 AM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* 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 10 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/01 PM 7.2 1.6 1.0 2 Minor
24/01 AM 6.0 0.4 1.1 2 None
24/02 PM 7.0 1.4 1.1 2 Minor
25/02 AM 5.8 0.2 1.0 2 None
25/03 PM 6.5 0.9 0.8 2 None
&&
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