Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 12:16AM EDT until September 27 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 9:16pm
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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:
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