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

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1157 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

NCZ109-230500-
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Inland Brunswick-
1157 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

Cape Fear River flooding has ended in portions of eastern
Brunswick County.

$$

NCZ107-231200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-250823T1700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1157 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
SATURDAY ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...

* 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 1 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
  Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth.
  In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor
  flooding up to one half foot in depth. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 23/10 AM     6.0        1.3        1.4       N/A     Minor
 23/11 PM     6.4        1.7        1.4       N/A     Minor
 24/11 AM     6.0        1.3        1.3       N/A     Minor
 24/11 PM     6.0        1.3        1.2       N/A     Minor
 25/12 PM     5.9        1.2        1.2       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ108-231200-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0020.250823T1000Z-250824T0000Z/
Coastal New Hanover-
1157 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

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