Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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WHUS42 KILM 130620
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
220 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
NCZ107-131800-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0047.260913T1400Z-260913T1800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
220 AM EDT Sun Sep 13 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* 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 10 AM this morning to 2 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...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/12 PM 5.9 1.2 0.7 N/A Minor
14/12 AM 5.4 0.7 0.6 N/A None
14/01 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
15/01 AM 5.6 0.9 1.0 N/A Minor
15/01 PM 6.0 1.3 1.0 N/A Minor
&&
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