Issued: Sat Oct 10 | 2:35 PM
In effect for: Inland New Hanover
Severe: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
* WHAT…Up to one 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 8 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 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.
* 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.
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.
