Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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WHUS42 KILM 140535
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
135 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
NCZ107-141700-
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Inland New Hanover-
135 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM EDT EARLY 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 10 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
14/11 AM 5.5 0.8 0.8 N/A Minor
15/12 AM 5.8 1.1 0.8 N/A Minor
15/12 PM 5.4 0.7 0.6 N/A None
16/01 AM 5.7 1.0 0.9 N/A Minor
16/02 PM 5.7 1.0 1.0 N/A Minor
&&
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