Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
129 AM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

NCZ107-061330-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0077.251006T1100Z-251006T1500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
129 AM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 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 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/09 AM     5.7        1.0        0.5       N/A     Minor
 06/10 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor
 07/10 AM     6.1        1.4        0.6       N/A     Minor
 07/10 PM     5.7        1.0        0.6       N/A     Minor
 08/11 AM     6.2        1.5        0.6       N/A     Minor
 08/11 PM     5.3        0.6        0.4       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ056-061330-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.251006T0900Z-251006T1300Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0034.251006T1000Z-251007T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
129 AM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 9 AM EDT
THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...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. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 9 AM EDT
  this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT
  this morning through 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. 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/07 AM     7.4        1.8        1.0       3-4     Minor
 06/08 PM     7.3        1.7        1.1       3-4     Minor
 07/08 AM     7.8        2.2        1.0        3      Minor
 07/08 PM     7.3        1.7        1.1        3      Minor
 08/09 AM     8.0        2.4        1.0       2-3     Minor
 08/09 PM     6.9        1.3        0.9        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-061300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.251006T0900Z-251006T1300Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
129 AM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 9 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 Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
  Brunswick Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 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.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/07 AM     6.2        1.7        0.9        4      Minor
 06/07 PM     6.1        1.6        1.0        4      Minor
 07/08 AM     6.5        2.0        0.9        4      Minor
 07/08 PM     6.1        1.6        1.0        3      Minor
 08/09 AM     6.6        2.1        0.9        3      Minor
 08/09 PM     5.7        1.2        0.8        3       None

&&

$$

SCZ054-061300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0077.251006T0900Z-251006T1300Z/
Coastal Horry-
129 AM EDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 9 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 County.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 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.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 06/07 AM     7.4        1.8        1.0       3-4     Minor
 06/08 PM     7.3        1.7        1.1       3-4     Minor
 07/08 AM     7.8        2.2        1.0        3      Minor
 07/08 PM     7.3        1.7        1.1        3      Minor
 08/09 AM     8.0        2.4        1.0       2-3     Minor
 08/09 PM     6.9        1.3        0.9        2       None

&&

$$