Albemarle Sound at Kitty Hawk (in MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported in MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 3.0 ft; major flooding begins at 4.5 ft.
| Action stage | 1.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 4.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 2.9 ft on Dec 23, 2022 (historic crest)
- 1.8 ft on Jan 7, 2022 (historic crest)
- 1.5 ft on Jan 17, 2022 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.0 ft | Very low lying areas in soundside Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Colington Creek and other tributaries will see minor flooding. |
|---|---|
| 2.0 ft | Minor flooding in soundside Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, Colington Creek and other tributaries. Minor flooding in Colington. Low lying roads in Colington will see minor inundation and may be impassable. |
| 3.0 ft | Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout soundside Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills. Many secondary roads will be inundated and impassable, including portions of Bay Drive and Moor Shore Drive in Kitty Hawk. Flooding throughout Colington. Portions of Colington Road will be inundated and impassable, along with many secondary roads. |
| 4.5 ft | Widespread and significant flooding throughout soundside Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Colington, with homes and businesses flooded. Many roadways will be impassable with inundation including, Bay Drive, West 1st Street, Colington Road and numerous secondary roads. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Kitty Hawk Bay at Kill Devil Hills (in MLLW) NWS gauge · 1.3 mi
- Kitty Hawk (ocean) NOAA tide station · 2.9 mi
- Colington Creek at Colington NWS gauge · 3.2 mi
- Albemarle Sound at Colington Harbor (in MLLW) NWS gauge · 3.3 mi
- Colington Creek at Colington Cut NWS gauge · 3.6 mi
- Currituck Sound at US 158 Near Point Harbor NWS gauge · 4.2 mi