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
1216 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
SCZ054-056-271500-
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1216 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* 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 6 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/08 AM 7.5 1.9 1.3 1 Minor
27/09 PM 7.0 1.4 1.2 1 Minor
28/09 AM 7.2 1.6 0.8 1 Minor
28/09 PM 6.4 0.8 0.8 1 None
29/10 AM 7.3 1.7 0.8 1 Minor
29/10 PM 6.2 0.6 0.8 1 None
&&
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NCZ106-108-110-271500-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0056.260927T1000Z-260927T1500Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
1216 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...One to two feet 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 6 AM to 11 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/08 AM 7.0 2.5 1.8 2 Minor
27/08 PM 6.2 1.7 1.4 2 Minor
28/09 AM 6.5 2.0 1.2 1 Minor
28/09 PM 5.7 1.2 1.1 1-2 None
29/10 AM 6.4 1.9 1.1 1 Minor
29/10 PM 5.4 0.9 1.0 1 None
&&
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NCZ107-271500-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-260927T1700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1216 AM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/10 AM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
27/11 PM 5.6 0.9 0.7 N/A Minor
28/11 AM 5.6 0.9 0.4 N/A Minor
28/11 PM 5.2 0.5 0.4 N/A None
29/12 PM 5.7 1.0 0.4 N/A Minor
&&
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