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

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1251 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025

NCZ107-081900-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0106.251208T1600Z-251208T1900Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1251 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* 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 11 AM this morning to 2 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
  Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
  begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
  south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 08/12 AM     4.6       -0.1        0.5       N/A      None
 08/12 PM     5.5        0.8        0.7       N/A     Minor
 09/01 AM     4.8        0.1        0.8       N/A      None
 09/01 PM     5.4        0.7        0.8       N/A      None
 10/01 AM     4.7        0.0        0.7       N/A      None
 10/02 PM     4.9        0.2        0.5       N/A      None

&&

$$

LEW