Station Name: Wilmington
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Sensor Depth: -3.0 feet / -0.9 meters

Nearest Address:
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Wilmington, NC 28451
New Hanover County

GPS Coordinates: 34.2275, -77.953611

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 1:58AM EDT until August 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun August 17, 2025, 1:58 AM
Expires: Sun August 17, 2025, 7:00 PM

* 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 southward. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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.

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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 1:58AM EDT until August 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun August 17, 2025, 1:58 AM
Expires: Sun August 17, 2025, 7:00 PM

* 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 southward. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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.

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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 1:58AM EDT until August 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun August 17, 2025, 1:58 AM
Expires: Sun August 17, 2025, 7:00 PM

* 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 southward. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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.

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.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued August 17 at 1:58AM EDT until August 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun August 17, 2025, 1:58 AM
Expires: Sun August 17, 2025, 7:00 PM

* 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 southward. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening. * 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.

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.

Flood Warning issued August 16 at 10:46PM EDT until August 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sat August 16, 2025, 10:46 PM
Expires: Sun August 17, 2025, 5:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina...North Carolina... Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County. Waccamaw River near Longs affecting Horry, Columbus and Brunswick Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Waccamaw River near Longs. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding may limit vehicle access near the river at the end of Big Gutter Lane and Doodle Hill Lane. Low spots on Red Bluff Road will begin to flood. The end of Vera Road will flood. Several boat landings will become inaccessible. Parts of Aberdeen County Club will be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue falling to 11.2 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by late tonight.