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Cape Creek at Fessenden Center in Buxton (in MLLW)

National Weather Service gauge FESN7 · North Carolina · Dare County · 35.2676, -75.5218

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 Buxton and Frisco adjacent to the Pamlico Sound, Cape Creek and other tributaries will see minor flooding.
3.0 ftMinor flooding in the towns of Buxton and Frisco, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Pamlico Sound, Cape Creek, Brigand Bay and tributaries. Flooding along Rocky Rollinson Road, and portions of Highway 12 in northern Frisco. Locally moderate flooding for areas in Frisco adjacent to Brigand Bay.
5.0 ftNumerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout Buxton and Frisco. Portions of Highway 12 and secondary roads will be inundated with water and may be impassable.
6.0 ftWidespread and significant flooding throughout Buxton and Frisco, with businesses and homes flooded. Most roadways will be impassable with inundation, including Highway 12 and most secondary roads.

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

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