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

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1030 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

NCZ106-108-110-250330-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-250825T0300Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
1030 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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SCZ054-056-250330-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-250825T0300Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1030 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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NCZ107-250700-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-250825T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1030 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one 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 3 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of Battleship Road and USS North
  Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding of about one foot
  in depth. In downtown Wilmington, several blocks of Water
  Street observe shallow flooding from one half to one foot in
  depth. The low-lying areas along River Road and adjacent
  residential roads, south of River Road Park, will begin to
  flood. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek may begin to flood.
  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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 25/12 AM     6.3        1.6        1.5       N/A     Minor
 25/12 PM     6.1        1.4        1.4       N/A     Minor
 26/12 AM     5.9        1.2        1.2       N/A     Minor
 26/01 PM     5.8        1.1        1.2       N/A     Minor
 27/01 AM     5.7        1.0        1.2       N/A     Minor
 27/01 PM     5.9        1.2        1.3       N/A     Minor

&&

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