Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1014 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2026
NCZ108-291600-
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Coastal New Hanover-
1014 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO NOON EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot
of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT Thursday
through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from
9 AM to noon EDT Thursday.
* 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.
* 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/10 PM 5.1 0.6 0.9 5 None
29/10 AM 6.2 1.7 0.8 4 Minor
29/11 PM 4.9 0.4 0.8 4 None
30/11 AM 5.9 1.4 0.7 3 None
30/11 PM 4.5 0.0 0.6 3 None
31/12 PM 5.6 1.1 0.6 4 None
&&
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NCZ106-110-291600-
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Coastal Pender-Coastal Brunswick-
1014 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO NOON EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to noon EDT Thursday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/10 PM 5.1 0.6 0.9 5 None
29/10 AM 6.2 1.7 0.8 4 Minor
29/11 PM 4.9 0.4 0.8 4 None
30/11 AM 5.9 1.4 0.7 3 None
30/11 PM 4.5 0.0 0.6 3 None
31/12 PM 5.6 1.1 0.6 4 None
&&
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NCZ107-291600-
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Inland New Hanover-
1014 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
* 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 11 AM to 3 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
29/12 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
29/12 PM 5.7 1.0 0.5 N/A Minor
30/01 AM 4.8 0.1 0.5 N/A None
30/01 PM 5.5 0.8 0.4 N/A Minor
31/02 AM 4.6 -0.1 0.3 N/A None
31/02 PM 5.3 0.6 0.4 N/A None
&&
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SCZ054-056-291600-
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1014 PM EDT Wed Oct 28 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO NOON EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one 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 9 AM to noon EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks will 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
28/10 PM 6.2 0.6 0.8 4 None
29/10 AM 7.6 2.0 0.9 3-4 Minor
29/11 PM 5.9 0.3 0.8 3 None
30/11 AM 7.0 1.4 0.6 3 Minor
31/12 AM 5.5 -0.1 0.5 2 None
31/12 PM 6.9 1.3 0.8 3-4 None
&&
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