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

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
221 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

NCZ106-108-110-241400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0054.250824T1100Z-250824T1400Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
221 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal
  Brunswick Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/09 AM     6.0        1.5        1.4       3-4     Minor
 24/09 PM     6.2        1.7        1.4       2-3     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
 26/10 PM     5.4        0.9        1.2        2       None

&&

$$

NCZ107-241400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0054.250824T1300Z-250824T1800Z/
Inland New Hanover-
221 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 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 2 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/11 AM     6.1        1.4        1.4       N/A     Minor
 25/12 AM     6.3        1.6        1.5       N/A     Minor
 25/12 PM     5.9        1.2        1.2       N/A     Minor
 26/12 AM     5.8        1.1        1.1       N/A     Minor
 26/01 PM     5.8        1.1        1.2       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-241400-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0054.250824T1100Z-250824T1500Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
221 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
  creeks may 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 24/09 AM     7.1        1.5        1.6        2      Minor
 24/09 PM     7.4        1.8        1.6        2      Minor
 25/10 AM     6.8        1.2        1.4       1-2      None
 25/10 PM     6.7        1.1        1.2        1       None
 26/10 AM     6.6        1.0        1.2        1       None
 26/10 PM     6.3        0.7        1.2        1       None

&&

$$

IGB