Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
a strong north to south longshore current. 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.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* 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. 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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/05 PM 6.2 1.7 1.4 4 Minor
04/06 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 4 None
04/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.1 4 Minor
05/06 AM 5.7 1.2 0.8 4 None
05/07 PM 5.9 1.4 0.8 4 None
06/07 AM 5.9 1.4 0.6 4 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ107-040200-
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Inland New Hanover-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/07 PM 5.7 1.0 0.7 N/A Minor
04/08 AM 5.2 0.5 0.5 N/A None
04/08 PM 5.7 1.0 0.6 N/A Minor
05/08 AM 5.1 0.4 0.2 N/A None
05/09 PM 5.4 0.7 0.2 N/A None
06/09 AM 5.3 0.6 0.1 N/A None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ110-040000-
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Coastal Brunswick-
201 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/05 PM 6.2 1.7 1.4 4 Minor
04/06 AM 5.5 1.0 1.1 4 None
04/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.1 4 Minor
05/06 AM 5.7 1.2 0.8 4 None
05/07 PM 5.9 1.4 0.8 4 None
06/07 AM 5.9 1.4 0.6 4 None
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Charleston SC
157 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
SCZ049-050-040200-
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Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
157 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet
in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one
half foot of inundation above ground level expected along
shorelines and tidal waterways (7.1 to 7.3 feet Mean Lower Low
Water at Charleston).
* WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 5:45 PM this
afternoon at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible
1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
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.
Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood
impact information.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
Charleston Harbor SC
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
03/05 PM 7.2 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
04/06 AM 6.9 1.1 1.2 N/A None
04/06 PM 7.2 1.4 1.0 N/A Minor
05/07 AM 7.1 1.3 1.0 N/A Minor
05/07 PM 7.4 1.6 1.0 N/A Minor
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
NCZ080-094-194-040530-
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Beaufort-Pamlico-Southern Craven-
128 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding with 1 to 2 feet of inundation
above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower
Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.
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.
&&
$$
