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Roanoke Sound at Nags Head (in MLLW)

National Weather Service gauge NAGN7 · North Carolina · Dare County · 35.9339, -75.6216

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 2.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.5 ft; major flooding begins at 6.0 ft.

Action stage1.5 ft
Minor flooding2.5 ft
Moderate flooding4.5 ft
Major flooding6.0 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 soundside Nags Head adjacent to the Roanoke Sound will see minor flooding.
2.5 ftMinor flooding in soundside Nags Head, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Roanoke Sound.
4.5 ftNumerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout soundside Nags Head adjacent to the Roanoke Sound. Many secondary roads will be inundated with water and will be impassable, including portions of West Soundside Road and West Deering Street.
6.0 ftWidespread and significant flooding throughout soundside Nags Head with homes and businesses flooded. Water will approach the S Croatan Highway in areas south of Jockey's Ridge. Many secondary roads will be impassable with several feet of inundation, mainly from Jockey's Ridge to the Causeway.

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

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