Atlantic Coast at Beaufort Marine Lab (in MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported in MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.5 ft; major flooding begins at 6.5 ft.
| Action stage | 4.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 6.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.3 ft on Sep 14, 2018 (historic crest)
- 6.9 ft on Sep 19, 1955 (historic crest)
- 6.9 ft on Oct 15, 1954 (historic crest)
- 6.7 ft on Sep 14, 2005 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Shepard Street and Evans Street in downtown Morehead City will begin to flood. Also, the west end of Front Street in downtown Beaufort will begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | Front St in Beaufort will flood and impact businesses between Queen and Moore St. Other roads adjacent to Front St will begin to flood including Live Oak to Gordon St, and the west-end of Front St. The east-end of Front St near Island View Drive and Lewistown Rd will also flood. Shepard St between 9th and 14th St in Morehead City will become impassable. Homes adjacent to the Bogue Sound in Morehead City will begin to flood the edge of their properties. |
| 6.5 ft | Homes and businesses will be flooded along Front St as well as all adjacent roads in downtown Beaufort. The west-end of Beaufort including Ann St and Sunset Ln, homes and docks will flood. Also, the western end of the runway at Michael J. Smith Airport will begin to flood. Widespread flooding expected in downtown Morehead City for areas adjacent to Bogue Sound. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Beaufort NOAA tide station · 0.2 mi
- Gallant Channel NOAA tide station · 0.7 mi
- Morehead City NOAA tide station · 1.2 mi
- Beaufort Inlet Channel Range NOAA tide station · 1.5 mi
- Fort Macon NOAA tide station · 1.5 mi
- Beaufort NOAA tide station · 1.7 mi