Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
252 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024
NCZ107-051900-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0132.241005T1300Z-241005T1900Z/
Inland New Hanover-
252 AM EDT Sat Oct 5 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one 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 9 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
05/12 PM 6.0 1.3 1.1 N/A Minor
05/11 PM 5.5 0.8 1.2 N/A Minor
06/12 PM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
07/12 AM 5.4 0.7 1.2 N/A None
07/12 PM 6.1 1.4 1.2 N/A Minor
&&
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