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

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
257 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

NCZ107-109-200600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0113.240920T0200Z-240920T0600Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.A.0001.240920T1300Z-240920T1900Z/
Inland New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-
257 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near
  shorelines and tidal waterway. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one
  to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying
  areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
  Wilmington.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
  to 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday
  morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...For the Coastal Flood Watch, portions of Battleship
  Road and USS North Carolina Road are likely impassable. In
  downtown Wilmington, much of Water Street from Orange Street
  to Red Cross Street is flooded. The lowest portions of Water
  Street between Princess and Orange Streets are impassable.
  Portions of River Road and adjacent residential roads, south
  of River Road Park, may become impassable. Flooding of
  residential areas along River Road expands. Route 133 at
  Little Mallory Creek is flooded and flooding begins at Old
  River Road. Flooding of US 421 Truck near Carolina Beach Road
  worsens. US 421 North at USS North Carolina Road begins to
  flood. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/11 PM     6.5        1.8        1.4       N/A     Minor
 20/12 PM     6.8        2.1        1.3       N/A    Moderate
 21/12 AM     6.7        2.0        1.7       N/A     Minor
 21/01 PM     7.1        2.4        1.7       N/A    Moderate
 22/01 AM     6.4        1.7        1.7       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-200600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0113.240919T2300Z-240920T1600Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
257 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one 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...During the high tide cycles Thursday evening and Friday
  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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM     6.2        1.7        1.0        2      Minor
 20/09 AM     6.7        2.2        1.1        2      Minor
 20/10 PM     6.5        2.0        1.6        3      Minor
 21/10 AM     6.9        2.4        1.4        3      Minor
 21/11 PM     5.9        1.4        1.3        3       None
 22/11 AM     6.6        2.1        1.2        2      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-056-200600-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0113.240919T2300Z-240920T1600Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
257 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
  waterways.

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

* WHEN...During the high tide cycles Thursday evening and Friday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches will
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal
  creeks will observe minor coastal flooding. Some roads may
  become impassable. 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 19/09 PM     7.4        1.8        1.0        1      Minor
 20/10 AM     8.1        2.5        1.2       1-2     Minor
 20/10 PM     7.5        1.9        1.5        2      Minor
 21/11 AM     8.2        2.6        1.5        2      Minor
 21/11 PM     7.0        1.4        1.4        2      Minor
 22/11 AM     7.7        2.1        1.3        2      Minor

&&

$$