Currituck Sound near OUTER BANK CENTER FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION IN COROLLA
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 3.9 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 3.7 ft on Oct 12, 2018 (historic crest)
- 2.9 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 2.7 ft on Sep 18, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.0 ft | Minor flooding of docks and yards in soundside Corolla. Portions of Corolla Park and the Whalehead Club begin to flood. Water encroaches on the backside of the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education building in Corolla. |
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Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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