Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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WHUS42 KILM 200635
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
235 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
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Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
235 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 11
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents. A strong north to south longshore current is also
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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 New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Thursday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 8 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/05 AM 4.6 0.1 0.8 5 None
20/06 PM 6.3 1.8 1.3 7-9 Minor
21/06 AM 5.2 0.7 1.1 8-9 None
21/07 PM 6.3 1.8 1.2 4-5 Minor
22/07 AM 5.6 1.1 1.2 3 None
22/08 PM 6.2 1.7 1.2 3 Minor
&&
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Coastal Brunswick-
235 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 7
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half
foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Thursday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 8 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/05 AM 4.6 0.1 0.8 5 None
20/06 PM 6.3 1.8 1.3 7-9 Minor
21/06 AM 5.2 0.7 1.1 8-9 None
21/07 PM 6.3 1.8 1.2 4-5 Minor
22/07 AM 5.6 1.1 1.2 3 None
22/08 PM 6.2 1.7 1.2 3 Minor
&&
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
235 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 7
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents. A strong north to south longshore current is also
expected for Georgetown County beaches. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, 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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Thursday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT
this evening.
* 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep
even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
&&
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/06 AM 5.5 -0.1 0.7 4 None
20/06 PM 7.2 1.6 1.2 5-6 Minor
21/07 AM 6.0 0.4 1.0 5-6 None
21/07 PM 7.1 1.5 1.0 3-4 Minor
22/07 AM 6.2 0.6 1.0 2 None
22/08 PM 6.9 1.3 0.9 2 None
&&
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NCZ107-210000-
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Inland New Hanover-
235 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 11 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...
* 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 6 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
20/07 AM 5.2 0.5 1.0 N/A None
20/08 PM 6.2 1.5 1.2 N/A Minor
21/09 AM 5.7 1.0 1.3 N/A Minor
21/09 PM 6.5 1.8 1.4 N/A Minor
22/09 AM 5.9 1.2 1.4 N/A Minor
22/10 PM 6.5 1.8 1.4 N/A Minor
&&
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