Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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WHUS42 KILM 270622
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
222 AM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
NCZ107-280400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0028.260727T2300Z-260728T0400Z/
Inland New Hanover-
222 AM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...
* 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 from downtown Wilmington
southward.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.
* 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...
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
27/09 AM 5.0 0.3 1.0 N/A None
27/09 PM 5.9 1.2 1.0 N/A Minor
28/09 AM 5.0 0.3 1.0 N/A None
28/10 PM 6.0 1.3 1.1 N/A Minor
29/10 AM 4.9 0.2 0.8 N/A None
29/11 PM 5.7 1.0 0.9 N/A Minor
&&
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