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2025 [KILM] WILMINGTON Coastal Flood (CF) Advisory (Y) Number 5

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890 
WHUS42 KILM 031831
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
131 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

NCZ107-040700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0005.250304T0400Z-250304T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
131 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EST TUESDAY...

* 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 EST Tuesday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/12 AM     5.6        0.9        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 04/01 PM     5.0        0.3        1.0       N/A      None    
 05/02 AM     5.7        1.0        1.2       N/A     Minor    
 05/02 PM     5.3        0.6        1.5       N/A      None    
 06/02 AM     5.1        0.4        0.7       N/A      None

&&

$$

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899 
WHUS42 KILM 040700
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
200 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

NCZ107-040800-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250304T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
200 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$
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890 
WHUS42 KILM 031831
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
131 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

NCZ107-040700-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0005.250304T0400Z-250304T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
131 PM EST Mon Mar 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EST TUESDAY...

* 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 EST Tuesday.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/12 AM     5.6        0.9        1.0       N/A     Minor    
 04/01 PM     5.0        0.3        1.0       N/A      None    
 05/02 AM     5.7        1.0        1.2       N/A     Minor    
 05/02 PM     5.3        0.6        1.5       N/A      None    
 06/02 AM     5.1        0.4        0.7       N/A      None

&&

$$

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899 
WHUS42 KILM 040700
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
200 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

NCZ107-040800-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250304T0700Z/
Inland New Hanover-
200 AM EST Tue Mar 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

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