Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
241 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026

NCZ107-310500-
/O.EXT.KILM.CF.Y.0031.260731T0200Z-260731T0500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
241 PM EDT Thu Jul 30 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* 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 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/11 PM     5.6        0.9        0.8       N/A     Minor
 31/11 AM     4.9        0.2        0.8       N/A      None
 31/11 PM     5.5        0.8        0.8       N/A     Minor
 01/12 PM     5.0        0.3        0.8       N/A      None
 02/12 AM     5.5        0.8        0.8       N/A     Minor
 02/12 PM     5.2        0.5        0.8       N/A      None

&&

$$

ABW