Tide forecast — next 24 hours — NOAA Wrightsville Beach (NAVD88)
The town’s record — numbers, not promises
60–65
Flood days per year on Canal Drive
Sunny Day Flooding Project researchers, 2025
0
Council votes on a flood fix since July 2025 study
Port City Daily · July 22, 2025 · No vote found as of Oct 2026
$8M
Cost of pumps at Canal Drive intersections
Town-commissioned study · July 2025
1
Pre-announced enforcement window in 2026
Town of Carolina Beach · King Tides Advisory · July 12–16
What they said — sourced
July 12, 2026
“During the upcoming king tide event, Carolina Beach Police will be issuing citations to motorists who drive around road closure barricades or through flooded roadways.”
Town of Carolina Beach · 2026 King Tides Advisory · carolinabeach.gov
What we track
The town does enforce — but only when it announces it will. Canal Drive floods roughly 60–65 days a year. Most of those days have no barricades and no citations. This site documents what happens on the street and holds that record against the town’s own statements.
Incident log — community observations
| Date | Location | Water depth (est.) | Barricaded | Police present | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No confirmed incidents yet — be the first to report. | |||||
Report an observation
Saw water on Canal Drive? Use the map above to locate the nearest cross street, then send us the details.
✉ Email this reportOpens your email app with a pre-filled form to [email protected]. Your report may appear in the log above.