North Carolina - United States   2026-04-17   Friday   34.21N, -77.80W

Wrightsville Beach

North Carolina - United States
2026-04-17

Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 1:34PM EDT until April 18 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Issue date: 2026-04-17T17:34+00:00

* 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 9 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday. * 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.