North Carolina Minor Coastal Flood Advisory | Effective 07/27/2026 17:29

Headline: 
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 8:29PM EDT until July 28 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Event: 
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Up to one 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 midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one foot in depth. In downtown Wilmington, sections of Water Street observe minor flooding up to one half foot in depth. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts.
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