Issued: Wed Oct 21 | 1:44 PM
In effect for: Inland New Hanover
Severe: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
* 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 9 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.
* 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.
