Minor Expected Likely Coastal Flood Advisory Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 3:02AM EDT until May 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC May 16, 9:00 PM → May 17, 12:00 AM WHAT: Up to one half foot of inundation above ground levelexpected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidalwaterways. WHERE: The lower Cape Fear River including downtownWilmington. WHEN: From 9 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS: Portions of Battleship Road and USS North CarolinaRoad observe minor coastal flooding up to one half foot indepth. In downtown Wilmington, a block of Water Streetobserves minor flooding up to one quarter foot in depth. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Affected areas listed are based onaverage tide conditions. Additional locations may experienceflooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, orother factors. + Read More 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. Updated: May 16, 8:54 AM Source: NWS Alert