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Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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358 WHUS42 KILM 161726 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 126 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025 NCZ106-108-110-162200- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0091.251016T1900Z-251016T2300Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick- 126 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * 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...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 6.1 1.6 1.6 3 Minor 17/05 AM 5.9 1.4 1.4 3 None 17/05 PM 6.0 1.5 1.5 2 Minor 18/06 AM 6.1 1.6 1.4 2 Minor 18/06 PM 5.9 1.4 1.4 2 None 19/07 AM 6.1 1.6 1.2 2 Minor && $$ SCZ054-056-162200- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0091.251016T1900Z-251016T2200Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 126 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood impacts and closures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/05 PM 7.0 1.4 1.4 2 Minor 17/05 AM 6.5 0.9 1.1 2 None 17/05 PM 6.8 1.2 1.3 2 None 18/06 AM 6.7 1.1 1.1 1 None 18/06 PM 6.5 0.9 1.0 1 None 19/07 AM 6.7 1.1 0.9 1-2 None && $$ NCZ107-162200- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0091.251016T2100Z-251017T0100Z/ Inland New Hanover- 126 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * 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 5 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening. * 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. * 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 16/07 PM 5.9 1.2 1.0 N/A Minor 17/07 AM 5.8 1.1 1.0 N/A Minor 17/07 PM 6.0 1.3 1.1 N/A Minor 18/08 AM 6.0 1.3 1.0 N/A Minor 18/08 PM 5.8 1.1 0.9 N/A Minor 19/09 AM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor && $$ IGB