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Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
Issued by NWS Wilmington, NC
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648 WHUS42 KILM 150511 CFWILM 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 && $$ NCZ107-152100- /O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0089.251015T2000Z-251015T2300Z/ Inland New Hanover- 111 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Cape Fear River at Wilmington MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 15/05 AM 5.4 0.7 0.9 N/A None 15/06 PM 5.7 1.0 0.8 N/A Minor 16/06 AM 5.4 0.7 0.8 N/A None 16/06 PM 5.6 0.9 0.8 N/A Minor 17/07 AM 5.5 0.8 0.7 N/A Minor 17/07 PM 5.8 1.1 0.9 N/A Minor && $$ 21