Roanoke Sound at Pond Island
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.5 ft; major flooding begins at 6.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 6.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 4.1 ft on Dec 23, 2022 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.0 ft | Very low lying areas in soundside Nags Head adjacent to the Roanoke Sound will see minor flooding. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | Minor flooding in Pond Island and low lying areas along the Causeway. Minor flooding in soundside Nags Head flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Roanoke Sound. |
| 4.5 ft | Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout soundside Nags Head adjacent to the Roanoke Sound. Portions of the Causeway will be inundated and impassable. Many secondary roads adjacent to the sound will be inundated with water and may be impassable, including South Oregon Inlet Road and S Colony Drive South in South Nags Head, as well as portions of NC-12 from Nags Head to Oregon Inlet. Minor flooding at the Bodie Island Lighthouse Visitor Center. |
| 6.0 ft | Widespread and significant flooding throughout southern Nags Head with homes and businesses flooded. Many primary and secondary roads adjacent to the sound will be impassable with several feet of inundation. This includes portions of the Causeway and NC-12. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
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- Roanoke Sound at Nags Head (in MLLW) NWS gauge · 2.5 mi
- Shallowbag Bay at Manteo (in MLLW) NWS gauge · 3.1 mi
- Oyster Creek NOAA tide station · 4.3 mi
- Roanoke Sound at Fort Raleigh near Manteo NWS gauge · 6.0 mi
- Roanoke Sound Channel NOAA tide station · 7.2 mi