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

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
937 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

NCZ106-108-110-280245-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-260928T0200Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
937 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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SCZ054-056-280245-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-260928T0200Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
937 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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NCZ107-280500-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-260928T0500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
937 PM EDT Sun Sep 27 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* 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 AM EDT Monday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 27/11 PM     5.9        1.2        1.0       N/A     Minor
 28/11 AM     5.9        1.2        0.7       N/A     Minor
 28/11 PM     5.4        0.7        0.6       N/A      None
 29/12 PM     5.9        1.2        0.6       N/A     Minor
 30/12 AM     5.1        0.4        0.5       N/A      None
 30/12 PM     5.6        0.9        0.4       N/A     Minor

&&

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