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Pamlico Sound near Hobucken (in MLLW)

National Weather Service gauge HBKN7 · North Carolina · Pamlico County · 35.2449, -76.5917

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 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.

Action stage1.5 ft
Minor flooding2.0 ft
Moderate flooding4.0 ft
Major flooding5.0 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 Hobucken adjacent to the Pamlico River, Jones Bay and other tributaries will see minor flooding.
2.0 ftMinor flooding in Hobucken, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Pamlico River, Jones Bay, Bills Creek and other tributaries. Flooding across portions of NC-304, NC-33, Busy Road, Lazy Lane and Lowland Road.
4.0 ftNumerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout Hobucken and northeast Pamlico County. Portions of NC-304, NC-33 and Hobucken School Lane will be inundated and may be impassable.
5.0 ftWidespread and significant flooding throughout Hobucken and northeast Pamlico County. Many roadways will be impassable with several feet of inundation, including NC-304 and NC-33.

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

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