Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
111 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
NCZ106-108-110-152100-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0089.251015T1800Z-251015T2100Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
111 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* 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 2 PM to 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/03 AM 5.6 1.1 1.6 2-3 None
15/03 PM 6.1 1.6 1.5 3 Minor
16/04 AM 5.7 1.2 1.5 3 None
16/04 PM 6.0 1.5 1.5 3 Minor
17/05 AM 6.0 1.5 1.5 3 Minor
17/06 PM 6.1 1.6 1.6 2 Minor
&&
$$
NCZ107-152100-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0089.251015T2000Z-251015T2300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
111 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* 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 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening.
* 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.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
15/05 AM 5.4 0.7 0.9 N/A None
15/06 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 N/A Minor
16/06 AM 5.4 0.7 0.8 N/A None
16/06 PM 5.6 0.9 0.8 N/A Minor
17/07 AM 5.5 0.8 0.7 N/A Minor
17/07 PM 5.8 1.1 0.9 N/A Minor
&&
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