Coastal Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

Wilmington, NC ∙ Hightsville, NC ∙ Bayshore, NC ∙ Wilmington Int'l Airport, NC ∙ Murraysville, NC ∙ Silver Lake, NC ∙ Castle Hayne, NC ∙ Kings Grant, NC ∙ Skippers Corner, NC ∙ Northchase, NC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 226 PM EDT Sat Apr 18 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT SUNDAY... * 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 Sunday. * 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. * 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 18/11 PM 5.8 1.1 0.6 N/A Minor 19/12 PM 4.9 0.2 0.7 N/A None 20/12 AM 5.7 1.0 0.5 N/A Minor 20/01 PM 5.0 0.3 0.9 N/A None 21/01 AM 5.6 0.9 0.6 N/A Minor

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