Wilmington, NC – Coastal flooding and repeated thunderstorms are set to impact Wilmington and much of southeast North Carolina through Saturday morning, raising concerns for travel and low-lying neighborhoods along the Cape Fear coast. Residents near tidal creeks should prepare for minor coastal flooding during tonight’s high tide, especially in flood-prone spots along the Intracoastal Waterway.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, isolated flooding is most likely this evening as tides peak, while a persistent pattern of showers and thunderstorms continues from Friday into the weekend. Roadways in low-lying communities, particularly near Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach, could see standing water after dark. Showers and storms will likely be heaviest Friday afternoon through Friday night, with brief downpours and lightning possible.
Residents in Wilmington, Leland, and Belville should watch for localized flooding and be prepared to avoid flooded roads during high tide. Power outages may be possible with stronger storms Friday night. The risk for minor flooding continues through Saturday’s high tides before tapering off into early next week. The weather will remain unsettled, with scattered storms possible each afternoon.
Warnings may be extended if flooding worsens, so monitor local alerts and have a plan to move cars or property away from flood zones.
Five Day Forecast for Wilmington, NC:
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, especially late; high 84°F, flooding possible at high tide
- Saturday: Morning showers, then partly sunny; high 85°F
- Sunday: Isolated storms, more humid; high 86°F
- Monday: Scattered thunderstorms, muggy; high 87°F
- Tuesday: Showers and storms, partly sunny; high 88°F
