Currituck Sound at Mackay's Island
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.5 ft.
| Action stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 3.1 ft on Aug 4, 2020 (historic crest)
- 2.1 ft on Jun 27, 2023 (historic crest)
- 1.9 ft on Oct 30, 2020 (historic crest)
- 1.8 ft on Sep 29, 2020 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.5 ft | Portions of NC 615 (Marsh Causeway) become covered with water. Mackay Island Road on Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge closes due to high water and flooding. The roads and trails across the southern part of the refuge become unaccessible. |
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Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Currituck Sound at Marsh Causeway @ NC 615 NWS gauge · 1.3 mi
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- North Landing River at Munden Point Park NWS gauge · 4.7 mi
- Currituck Ferry NWS gauge · 5.5 mi
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