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Rip Current Statement 32, NWS Wilmington, NC

October 3, 2025Georgetown County, South Carolina

NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 3, 2025, 7:32 PM EDT for Georgetown County, South Carolina. It took effect at Oct 4, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 3, 2025, 7:32 PM EDT (23:32 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 4, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 4, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Wilmington, NC

County Georgetown County, SC

The radar

The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Charleston AFB, SC (KCHS), launched 12:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 87 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Charleston AFB, SC at 12:00Z on 2025-10-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Charleston AFB, SC at 12:00Z on 2025-10-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 7 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1048 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
7 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
7 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
72 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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795 
WHUS42 KILM 032332
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

NCZ106-108-040045-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

NCZ110-040045-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

SCZ056-040745-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0032.251004T1000Z-251005T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

SCZ054-040045-
/O.EXP.KILM.BH.S.0036.000000T0000Z-251004T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...


$$

NCZ107-040200-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-251004T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
732 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...

* 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 10 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 03/07 PM     5.7        1.0        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 04/08 AM     5.2        0.5        0.5       N/A      None    
 04/08 PM     5.7        1.0        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 05/08 AM     5.1        0.4        0.2       N/A      None    
 05/09 PM     5.4        0.7        0.2       N/A      None    
 06/09 AM     5.3        0.6        0.1       N/A      None

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
363 
WHUS42 KILM 040142
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
942 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

NCZ107-040245-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0073.000000T0000Z-251004T0200Z/
Inland New Hanover-
942 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER WILL EXPIRE 
AT 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

$$

SCZ056-041000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0032.251004T1000Z-251005T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
942 PM EDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

9
483 
WHUS42 KILM 040606
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
206 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

SCZ056-050000-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0032.251004T1000Z-251005T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
206 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
606 
WHUS42 KILM 041655
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1255 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

SCZ056-050100-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0074.251004T2000Z-251005T0100Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251005T0000Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
1255 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of 
  inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near 
  shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may 
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and 
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal 
  creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local 
  officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood 
  impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* 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.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/06 PM     7.3        1.7        1.2        3      Minor    
 05/06 AM     7.0        1.4        1.1       3-4     Minor    
 05/07 PM     7.3        1.7        1.1       3-4     Minor    
 06/07 AM     7.2        1.6        0.8       3-4     Minor    
 06/07 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        3      Minor    
 07/08 AM     7.7        2.1        0.9        3      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-050100-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0074.251004T2000Z-251005T0100Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
1255 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal 
  Brunswick Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal 
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal 
  flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or 
  impacts.

* 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.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/06 PM     6.4        1.9        1.4        4      Minor    
 05/06 AM     6.1        1.6        1.2       3-4     Minor    
 05/07 PM     6.3        1.8        1.2        4      Minor    
 06/07 AM     6.3        1.8        1.0        4      Minor    
 06/07 PM     6.1        1.6        1.0        4      Minor    
 07/08 AM     6.6        2.1        1.0       3-4     Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-050100-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0074.251004T2000Z-251005T0100Z/
Coastal Horry-
1255 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal 
  waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may 
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and 
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal 
  creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local 
  officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood 
  impacts and closures.

* 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.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/06 PM     7.3        1.7        1.2        3      Minor    
 05/06 AM     7.0        1.4        1.1       3-4     Minor    
 05/07 PM     7.3        1.7        1.1       3-4     Minor    
 06/07 AM     7.2        1.6        0.8       3-4     Minor    
 06/07 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        3      Minor    
 07/08 AM     7.7        2.1        0.9        3      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ107-050100-
/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0074.251004T2200Z-251005T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
1255 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TO 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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 11 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.

* 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/08 PM     5.8        1.1        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 05/08 AM     5.5        0.8        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 05/09 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 06/09 AM     5.7        1.0        0.5       N/A     Minor    
 06/10 PM     5.7        1.0        0.5       N/A     Minor    
 07/10 AM     6.0        1.3        0.5       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

ABW
701 
WHUS42 KILM 042340
CFWILM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
740 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

SCZ056-050145-
/O.EXP.KILM.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251005T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0033.251005T1000Z-251006T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-251005T0100Z/
Coastal Georgetown-
740 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of 
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near 
  shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Georgetown County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday 
  through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may 
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and 
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal 
  creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local 
  officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood 
  impacts and closures. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 05/06 AM     7.0        1.4        1.1       3-4     Minor    
 05/07 PM     7.3        1.7        1.1        4      Minor    
 06/07 AM     7.2        1.6        0.8       3-4     Minor    
 06/07 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        3      Minor    
 07/08 AM     7.7        2.1        0.9        3      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ106-108-110-050100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-251005T0100Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-
740 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in 
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Pender, Coastal New Hanover and Coastal 
  Brunswick Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal 
  Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal 
  flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or 
  impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 05/06 AM     6.1        1.6        1.2        4      Minor    
 05/07 PM     6.3        1.8        1.2        4      Minor    
 06/07 AM     6.3        1.8        1.0        4      Minor    
 06/07 PM     6.1        1.6        1.0        4      Minor    
 07/08 AM     6.6        2.1        1.0        4      Minor

&&

$$

SCZ054-050100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-251005T0100Z/
Coastal Horry-
740 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in 
  low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Coastal Horry County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Vulnerable causeways to and from local beaches may 
  experience minor coastal flooding. Low-lying roads and 
  locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal 
  creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local 
  officials for the latest information regarding coastal flood 
  impacts and closures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Springmaid Pier at Myrtle Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 05/06 AM     7.0        1.4        1.1       3-4     Minor    
 05/07 PM     7.3        1.7        1.1        4      Minor    
 06/07 AM     7.2        1.6        0.8       3-4     Minor    
 06/07 PM     7.2        1.6        1.0        3      Minor    
 07/08 AM     7.7        2.1        0.9        3      Minor

&&

$$

NCZ107-050145-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0074.000000T0000Z-251005T0300Z/
Inland New Hanover-
740 PM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING ALONG THE CAPE FEAR RIVER...

* 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 11 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 04/08 PM     5.8        1.1        0.7       N/A     Minor    
 05/08 AM     5.5        0.8        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 05/09 PM     5.8        1.1        0.6       N/A     Minor    
 06/09 AM     5.7        1.0        0.5       N/A     Minor    
 06/10 PM     5.7        1.0        0.5       N/A     Minor    
 07/10 AM     6.0        1.3        0.5       N/A     Minor

&&

$$

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