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Albemarle Sound at Colington Harbor (in MLLW)

National Weather Service gauge CLGN7 · North Carolina · Dare County · 36.0178, -75.7273

Stage at this gauge is reported in MLLW.

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.0 ft; major flooding begins at 6.0 ft.

Action stage2.0 ft
Minor flooding3.0 ft
Moderate flooding5.0 ft
Major flooding6.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

2.0 ftVery low lying areas in Colington adjacent to Colington Creek, Blount Bay, and the Albemarle Sound will see minor flooding.
3.0 ftMinor flooding in Colington flooding docks and yards adjacent to Colington Creek, Blount Bay the Albemarle Sound and other tributaries. Minor flooding on porions of Colington Road and Harbour View Drive.
5.0 ftNumerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout Colington. Portions of Colington Road will be inundated with water and will be impassable. Many secondary roads will also be impassable, including many throughout Colington Harbour.
6.0 ftWidespread and significant flooding throughout Colington, with businesses and homes flooded. Many roads will be impassable with inundation, including most of Colington Road and nearly all secondary roads.

Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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