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Rip Current Statement 40, NWS Wilmington, NC
NWS Wilmington, NC issued this rip current statement at Oct 11, 2025, 7:58 PM EDT for New Hanover County, Pender County, North Carolina; Georgetown County, Horry County, South Carolina. It took effect at Oct 12, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 11, 2025, 7:58 PM EDT (23:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 12, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 12, 2025, 7:47 PM EDT
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, NC
Counties New Hanover County, NC, Pender County, NC, Georgetown County, SC, Horry County, SC
The radar
The Wilmington radar (KLTX), 7 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 12.0 hours before the alert went out and 172 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 135 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -33 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 673 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 170 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 156 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WHUS42 KILM 112358
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
758 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
NCZ106-108-120800-
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/O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0040.251012T1000Z-251013T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0085.251012T0200Z-251012T0600Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
758 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
8 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip
Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected and strong north
to south longshore currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday
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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 AM 6.5 2.0 2.4 7 Minor
12/12 PM 7.1 2.6 1.9 6-7 Minor
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4-5 None
13/01 PM 6.0 1.5 1.0 3-4 Minor
14/02 AM 4.9 0.4 0.9 3 None
14/02 PM 5.6 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
758 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
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Coastal Brunswick-
758 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 AM 6.5 2.0 2.4 7 Minor
12/12 PM 7.1 2.6 1.9 6-7 Minor
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4-5 None
13/01 PM 6.0 1.5 1.0 3-4 Minor
14/02 AM 4.9 0.4 0.9 3 None
14/02 PM 5.6 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$
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Inland New Hanover-
758 PM EDT Sat Oct 11 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 AM EDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington and southward.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and
Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water
begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just
south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/02 AM 5.5 0.8 1.1 N/A Minor
12/03 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
13/03 AM 5.0 0.3 0.6 N/A None
13/04 PM 5.3 0.6 0.3 N/A None
14/04 AM 4.7 0.0 0.3 N/A None
14/05 PM 5.2 0.5 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$6 follow-up statements
548
WHUS42 KILM 120551
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
NCZ106-108-121800-
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/O.NEW.KILM.CF.Y.0086.251012T1300Z-251012T1900Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0040.251012T1000Z-251013T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents and a strong north to south longshore
current expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two
feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying
areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 9 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 7.4 2.9 2.2 6-7 Minor
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4-5 None
13/01 PM 6.1 1.6 1.1 4 Minor
14/02 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 3 None
14/02 PM 5.6 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$
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Inland New Hanover-
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown
Wilmington.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 5 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Portions of Battleship Road and USS North Carolina
Road observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot in
depth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Street
observes minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Cape Fear River at Wilmington
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 6.8 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.8 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 5.3 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/03 AM 5.0 0.3 0.7 N/A None
12/03 PM 5.9 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor
13/03 AM 4.7 0.0 0.3 N/A None
13/04 PM 5.5 0.8 0.5 N/A Minor
14/04 AM 4.8 0.1 0.4 N/A None
14/05 PM 5.2 0.5 0.2 N/A None
&&
$$
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Coastal Brunswick-
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 7.4 2.9 2.2 6-7 Minor
13/01 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 4-5 None
13/01 PM 6.1 1.6 1.1 4 Minor
14/02 AM 5.2 0.7 1.2 3 None
14/02 PM 5.6 1.1 0.8 3 None
&&
$$
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/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0040.251012T1000Z-251013T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
151 AM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
a strong north to south longshore current expected. 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 Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this
morning through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
from 11 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 7.4 1.8 1.2 4 Minor
13/01 AM 5.4 -0.2 0.4 3 None
13/02 PM 6.4 0.8 0.4 3 None
14/02 AM 5.7 0.1 0.8 2 None
14/03 PM 6.4 0.8 0.6 2 None
&&
$$
21129
WHUS42 KILM 121619
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
1219 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
NCZ106-108-121800-
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/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
1219 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the
High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 7.2 2.7 2.0 6-7 Minor
13/01 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 4 None
13/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.3 3-4 Minor
14/02 AM 5.1 0.6 1.1 3 None
14/02 PM 5.9 1.4 1.1 3 None
15/03 AM 5.6 1.1 1.6 3 None
&&
$$
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Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
1219 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
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.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 7.3 1.7 1.1 3-4 Minor
13/01 AM 5.4 -0.2 0.4 3 None
13/01 PM 6.3 0.7 0.4 3 None
14/02 AM 5.7 0.1 0.8 2 None
14/03 PM 6.4 0.8 0.6 2 None
15/03 AM 6.0 0.4 1.0 2 None
&&
$$
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Inland New Hanover-
1219 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* 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...Until 5 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.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/03 PM 5.8 1.1 0.7 N/A Minor
13/03 AM 4.5 -0.2 0.1 N/A None
13/04 PM 5.3 0.6 0.3 N/A None
14/04 AM 4.5 -0.2 0.1 N/A None
14/05 PM 5.1 0.4 0.1 N/A None
15/05 AM 4.9 0.2 0.4 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-121800-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-251012T1900Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
1219 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-
lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/12 PM 7.2 2.7 2.0 6-7 Minor
13/01 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 4 None
13/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.3 3-4 Minor
14/02 AM 5.1 0.6 1.1 3 None
14/02 PM 5.9 1.4 1.1 3 None
15/03 AM 5.6 1.1 1.6 3 None
&&
$$919
WHUS42 KILM 121801
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
201 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
SCZ054-056-122115-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-251012T1800Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
201 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.
&&
$$
NCZ106-108-122115-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-251012T1900Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
201 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
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 Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the
High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM EDT this
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 4-5 None
13/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.3 4 Minor
14/02 AM 5.1 0.6 1.1 3 None
14/02 PM 5.9 1.4 1.1 3 None
15/03 AM 5.6 1.1 1.6 3 None
&&
$$
NCZ107-122100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-251012T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
201 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* 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 5 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.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/03 PM 5.8 1.1 0.7 N/A Minor
13/03 AM 4.5 -0.2 0.1 N/A None
13/04 PM 5.3 0.6 0.3 N/A None
14/04 AM 4.5 -0.2 0.1 N/A None
14/05 PM 5.1 0.4 0.1 N/A None
15/05 AM 4.9 0.2 0.4 N/A None
&&
$$
NCZ110-121915-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-251012T1900Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
201 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level in
low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...Coastal Brunswick County.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal
Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal
flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or
impacts.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on
average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience
flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or
other factors.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
Mercer Pier at Wrightsville Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 3.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
Total Total Departure
Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood
ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
13/01 AM 5.3 0.8 1.3 4-5 None
13/01 PM 6.3 1.8 1.3 4 Minor
14/02 AM 5.1 0.6 1.1 3 None
14/02 PM 5.9 1.4 1.1 3 None
15/03 AM 5.6 1.1 1.6 3 None
&&
$$945
WHUS42 KILM 121847
CFWILM
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
247 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
NCZ106-108-122100-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-251012T1900Z/
/O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-
247 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
&&
$$
NCZ110-122000-
/O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-251012T1900Z/
Coastal Brunswick-
247 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
Water levels have dropped below minor flooding and therefore the
advisory will end as scheduled.
$$
NCZ107-122100-
/O.CON.KILM.CF.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-251012T2100Z/
Inland New Hanover-
247 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
* 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 5 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.
* 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
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
12/03 PM 5.8 1.1 0.7 N/A Minor
13/03 AM 4.5 -0.2 0.1 N/A None
13/04 PM 5.3 0.6 0.3 N/A None
14/04 AM 4.5 -0.2 0.1 N/A None
14/05 PM 5.1 0.4 0.1 N/A None
15/05 AM 4.9 0.2 0.4 N/A None
&&
$$
SCZ054-056-122100-
/O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/
Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown-
247 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$887 WHUS42 KILM 122102 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 502 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025 NCZ107-122215- /O.EXP.KILM.CF.Y.0086.000000T0000Z-251012T2100Z/ Inland New Hanover- 502 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ NCZ106-108-130000- /O.CON.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 502 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ054-056-130000- /O.CON.KILM.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 502 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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. && $$
908 WHUS42 KILM 122347 CFWILM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Wilmington NC 747 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025 NCZ106-108-131000- /O.CAN.KILM.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KILM.RP.S.0041.251013T1000Z-251014T0000Z/ Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover- 747 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ SCZ054-056-130100- /O.CAN.KILM.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ Coastal Horry-Coastal Georgetown- 747 PM EDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Breaking wave heights are lower than six feet. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, NC issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 8:54 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | New Hanover | 5 hr |
| Oct 11, 1:42 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 14 hr |
| Oct 11, 5:15 PM EDT | High Surf Advisory | ILM | New Hanover, Pender | 27 hr |
| Oct 11, 7:30 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | ILM | Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender | 6 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.