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Pamlico Sound at Stumpy Point (in MLLW)

National Weather Service gauge STUN7 · North Carolina · Dare County · 35.6988, -75.7702

Stage at this gauge is reported in MLLW.

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 3.5 ft; major flooding begins at 4.5 ft.

Action stage1.5 ft
Minor flooding2.0 ft
Moderate flooding3.5 ft
Major flooding4.5 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

1.5 ftVery low lying areas in Stumpy Point, adjacent to Stumpy Point Bay, the Pamlico Sound and adjacent tidal creeks will see minor flooding.
2.0 ftMinor flooding in Stumpy Point, flooding docks and yards adjacent to Stumpy Point Bay, the Pamlico Sound and adjacent tidal creeks. Minor flooding on portions of Bayview Drive.
3.5 ftNumerous residences and businesses will see flooding throughout Stumpy Point. Many primary and secondary roads will be inundated with water and may be impassable, including Bayview Drive and portions of Highway 264.
4.5 ftWidespread and significant flooding throughout Stumpy Point. Numerous primary and secondary roads will be impassable with several feet of inundation, including portions of Highway 264.

Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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