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WHUS42 KILM 171734
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
134 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

NCZ107-180500-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0002.260418T0100Z-260418T0500Z/
Inland New Hanover-
134 PM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* 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 9 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 17/10 PM     5.6        0.9        0.4       N/A     Minor
 18/11 AM     4.8        0.1        0.5       N/A      None
 18/11 PM     6.0        1.3        0.8       N/A     Minor
 19/12 PM     4.8        0.1        0.6       N/A      None
 20/12 AM     6.0        1.3        0.8       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

IGB