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City of Wilmington, NC
Wilmington Weather Advisory
WEATHER ALERT
Issue Date: 135 PM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
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 11 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 30/12 AM 5.5 0.8 0.9 N/A Minor 30/12 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor 01/01 AM 5.4 0.7 0.9 N/A None 01/01 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor 02/02 AM 5.1 0.4 0.8 N/A None &&
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
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 11 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday. 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 30/12 AM 5.5 0.8 0.9 N/A Minor 30/12 PM 6.0 1.3 0.8 N/A Minor 01/01 AM 5.4 0.7 0.9 N/A None 01/01 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor 02/02 AM 5.1 0.4 0.8 N/A None &&
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