Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 7 at 9:03AM EDT until October 7 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 6:03am
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* 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 6 PM to 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Inland New Hanover
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov