Pamlico Sound at Rodanthe Ferry Terminal (in MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported in MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.5 ft; major flooding begins at 5.5 ft.
| Action stage | 3.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 4.5 ft on Mar 12, 2022 (historic crest)
- 3.9 ft on Jan 17, 2022 (historic crest)
- 3.8 ft on Jan 10, 2024 (historic crest)
- 3.7 ft on Sep 23, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.0 ft | Very low lying areas in Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, adjacent to the Pamlico Sound and other tributaries will see minor flooding. |
|---|---|
| 3.5 ft | Minor flooding in the towns of Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Pamlico Sound and tributaries. Portions of Highway 12 will be impacted in Waves near the St. Clair Family Campground and Cape Hatteras RV Campground.Portions of Highway 12 will be impacted in Salvo. Secondary roads adjacent to the Pamlico Sound and other tributaries will see minor flooding, including Otter Way and North Sand Dollar Court. |
| 4.5 ft | Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding from Rodanthe to Salvo. Portions of Highway 12 and secondary roads will be inundated with water and may be impassable. |
| 5.5 ft | Widespread and significant flooding from Rodanthe to Salvo. 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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Nearby stations and gauges
- Rodanthe NOAA tide station · 0.1 mi
- Atlantic Coast at Rodanthe Pier NWS gauge · 0.9 mi
- Davis Slough NOAA tide station · 11.5 mi
- Oregon Inlet (USCG Station) NOAA tide station · 12.4 mi
- Oregon Inlet Bridge NOAA tide station · 12.9 mi
- Oregon Inlet Channel NOAA tide station · 13.2 mi