Pamlico Sound at Ocracoke (in MLLW)
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 3.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.5 ft.
| Action stage | 2.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.6 ft on Sep 6, 2019 (historic crest)
- 5.7 ft on Oct 9, 2016 (historic crest)
- 4.5 ft on Oct 5, 2015 (historic crest)
- 3.9 ft on Nov 7, 2021 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.0 ft | Flooding will begin along the sound side of Ocracoke Island and throughout Ocracoke Village. Water will begin to approach Highway 12 from Ocracoke Village north to the National Park Service Campground. Some roads will begin to see minor inundation. |
|---|---|
| 4.0 ft | Widespread flooding expected throughout Ocracoke. Homes and businesses throughout Ocracoke Village will see 1 to 2 feet of inundation, especially those around Silver Lake. Locally up to 3 feet of inundation throughout the island, including areas near Cutting Sage Road, Howard Street, and the Ocracoke Fire Station. Many roads will become impassable throughout Ocracoke Village, and along Highway 12 north to the National Service Campground. |
| 5.5 ft | Widespread and significant inundation throughout the island. Most of the island will begin to see significant inundation 2 to 4 feet. All roads in Ocracoke Island will become inundated under several feet of water. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Ocracoke NOAA tide station · 0.0 mi
- Ocracoke Inlet NOAA tide station · 3.7 mi
- Hatteras Inlet NOAA tide station · 15.5 mi
- Hatteras (ocean) NOAA tide station · 17.2 mi
- Pamlico Sound at Coast Guard Hatteras (in MLLW) NWS gauge · 17.3 mi
- Slash Creek at Hatteras Village (in MLLW) NWS gauge · 18.2 mi