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Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
240 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

NCZ107-160200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0026.260716T0200Z-260716T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
240 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* 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 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 16/12 AM     5.9        1.2        0.8       N/A     Minor
 16/12 PM     5.0        0.3        0.6       N/A      None
 17/12 AM     5.5        0.8        0.6       N/A     Minor
 17/01 PM     5.1        0.4        0.6       N/A      None
 18/01 AM     5.4        0.7        0.6       N/A      None

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-160200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0026.260715T2300Z-260716T0400Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
240 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
  creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
  officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
  impacts and closures.

* 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.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/09 PM     7.6        2.0        1.2        2      Minor
 16/10 AM     6.3        0.7        1.0        1       None
 16/10 PM     7.1        1.5        1.0        2      Minor
 17/11 AM     6.2        0.6        0.9        1       None
 17/11 PM     6.6        1.0        0.9        2       None
 18/11 AM     6.1        0.5        0.9        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-160200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0026.260715T2300Z-260716T0400Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
240 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS 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...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
  Brunswick Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 15/09 PM     6.2        1.7        0.9        2      Minor
 16/09 AM     5.1        0.6        0.8       1-2      None
 16/10 PM     5.9        1.4        0.8        2       None
 17/10 AM     5.2        0.7        0.8        1       None
 17/11 PM     5.6        1.1        0.8        2       None
 18/11 AM     5.3        0.8        0.9        2       None

&&

$$