Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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WHUS42 KILM 232333
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
733 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025
NCZ108-240300-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-250824T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0053.250824T0000Z-250824T0300Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
733 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 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 New Hanover County.
* WHEN...Until 11 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 6.4 1.9 1.4 3 Minor
24/09 AM 5.9 1.4 1.3 3 None
24/09 PM 6.1 1.6 1.3 2 Minor
25/09 AM 5.8 1.3 1.2 2 None
25/10 PM 5.6 1.1 1.1 2 None
26/10 AM 5.5 1.0 1.0 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ106-110-240300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0053.250824T0000Z-250824T0300Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal Brunswick-
733 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 6.4 1.9 1.4 3 Minor
24/09 AM 5.9 1.4 1.3 3 None
24/09 PM 6.1 1.6 1.3 2 Minor
25/09 AM 5.8 1.3 1.2 2 None
25/10 PM 5.6 1.1 1.1 2 None
26/10 AM 5.5 1.0 1.0 2 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-109-240300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0053.250824T0000Z-250824T0600Z/
Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
733 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington and Inland Brunswick Counties.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road may become impassable. In downtown Wilmington, flooding
expands on Water Street from Orange Street to Red Cross
Street. The lowest portions of Water Street between Princess
and Orange Streets may become impassable. Flooding worsens on
the lowest spots of River Road and adjacent residential roads,
south of River Road Park. Route 133 at Little Mallory Creek
may be flooded. Highway 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road
begins 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/11 PM 6.5 1.8 1.5 N/A Minor
24/11 AM 6.1 1.4 1.4 N/A Minor
24/11 PM 6.2 1.5 1.4 N/A Minor
25/12 PM 5.9 1.2 1.2 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
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-240300-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-250824T0500Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
733 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local
officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood
impacts and closures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
23/08 PM 7.5 1.9 1.6 2-3 Minor
24/09 AM 7.0 1.4 1.5 2 Minor
24/09 PM 7.3 1.7 1.5 2 Minor
25/10 AM 6.7 1.1 1.3 1-2 None
25/10 PM 6.6 1.0 1.1 1 None
26/10 AM 6.6 1.0 1.2 1 None
&&
$$