Currituck Sound at Southern Shores
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 stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 6.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.0 ft | Very low lying areas in Southern Shores, adjacent to the Currituck Sound, the Jean Guite Creek and adjacent tidal creeks will see minor flooding. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | Minor flooding in Southern Shores, flooding docks and yards along the Currituck Sound, the Jean Guite Creek and other adjacent tidal creeks. |
| 5.0 ft | Numerous residences and businesses will see flooding throughout Southern Shores and the northern portions of Kitty Hawk. Many secondary roads adjacent to the sound and creek will be inundated with water and may be impassable, including portions of South Dogwood Trail and Duck Woods Drive. Flooding in the community of Martin's Point, inundating portions of Martin's Point Road and Creek Road. |
| 6.0 ft | Widespread and significant flooding throughout Southern Shores and the northern portions of Kitty Hawk. Many primary and secondary roads adjacent to the sound and creek will be impassable with several feet of inundation. Portions of North Croatan Highway in Kitty Hawk will be inundated and impassable. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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