Station Name: Wrightsville Beach
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Sensor Depth: 0.1 feet / 0.0 meters

Nearest Address:
Seagull Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
New Hanover County

GPS Coordinates: 34.213333, -77.786667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued August 14 at 7:08PM EDT until August 14 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu August 14, 2025, 7:08 PM
Expires: Thu August 14, 2025, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast North Carolina, including the following counties, New Hanover and Pender. * WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 708 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Figure Eight Island, North Masonboro Island, Rich Inlet, Hampstead, Murrayville, Cape Fear Community College North Campus, Kings Grant, Wilmington International Airport, Windemere, Mayfaire, Wrightsboro, Ogden, Bayshore, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington, Castle Hayne, Hightsville, Porters Neck and Landfall. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Advisory issued August 14 at 6:55PM EDT until August 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu August 14, 2025, 6:55 PM
Expires: Thu August 14, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast North Carolina, including the following counties, Brunswick and New Hanover. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 655 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wilmington, Oak Island, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Caswell Beach, Bald Head Island, Snows Cut, South Masonboro Island, Ocean Crest Pier, Boiling Spring Lakes, St. James, Southport, Mill Creek, Fort Fisher, Sea Breeze, Silver Lake, Myrtle Grove, Masonboro and Dosher Memorial Hospital. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Advisory issued August 14 at 7:08PM EDT until August 14 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu August 14, 2025, 7:08 PM
Expires: Thu August 14, 2025, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast North Carolina, including the following counties, New Hanover and Pender. * WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 708 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Figure Eight Island, North Masonboro Island, Rich Inlet, Hampstead, Murrayville, Cape Fear Community College North Campus, Kings Grant, Wilmington International Airport, Windemere, Mayfaire, Wrightsboro, Ogden, Bayshore, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington, Castle Hayne, Hightsville, Porters Neck and Landfall. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Advisory issued August 14 at 6:55PM EDT until August 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu August 14, 2025, 6:55 PM
Expires: Thu August 14, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast North Carolina, including the following counties, Brunswick and New Hanover. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 655 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wilmington, Oak Island, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Caswell Beach, Bald Head Island, Snows Cut, South Masonboro Island, Ocean Crest Pier, Boiling Spring Lakes, St. James, Southport, Mill Creek, Fort Fisher, Sea Breeze, Silver Lake, Myrtle Grove, Masonboro and Dosher Memorial Hospital. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Warning issued August 14 at 11:01AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Thu August 14, 2025, 11:01 AM
Expires: Fri August 15, 2025, 5:15 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina...South Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County. Waccamaw River near Longs affecting Columbus, Brunswick and Horry Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Waccamaw River near Longs. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, A few homes may be isolated by flood waters near the river at the end of Big Gutter Lane and Doodle Hill Lane. Flooding on Red Bluff Road worsens. The end of Vera Lane may be isolated by flood waters. Aberdeen Country Club parking lot may flood. In North Carolina, River Road in Pireway may begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

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