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Bath Creek at Bath (in MLLW)

National Weather Service gauge BATN7 · North Carolina · Beaufort County · 35.4774, -76.8169

Stage at this gauge is reported in MLLW.

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 6.0 ft; major flooding begins at 8.0 ft.

Action stage2.5 ft
Minor flooding4.0 ft
Moderate flooding6.0 ft
Major flooding8.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

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

2.5 ftVery low lying areas in Bath and Bayview adjacent to Bath Creek, the Pamlico River and other tributaries will begin to see minor flooding.
4.0 ftMinor flooding in Bath and Bayview flooding docks and yards adjacent to Bath Creek, the Pamlico River, Mixon Creek and other tributaries. Flooding along portions of Bayview Road and throughout the community of Kilby Island.
6.0 ftNumerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout Bath and Bayview. Portion of NC-92 in Bath, particularly near Craven Street and Heron Lane, will be inundated and impassable. Many secondary roads throughout Bath and Bayview will be inundated and impassable.
8.0 ftWidespread and significant flooding throughout Bath and Bayview, with homes and businesses flooded. Many roadways will be impassable with inundation including portions of NC-92 and secondary roads.

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

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