Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1129 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
NCZ106-108-110-SCZ054-056-160430-
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1129 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
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NCZ107-160700-
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Inland New Hanover-
1129 PM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half 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 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.
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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
18/02 PM 5.1 0.4 0.6 N/A None
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