Shallowbag Bay at Manteo (in MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported in MLLW.
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 5.5 ft.
| Action stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 3.7 ft on Dec 23, 2022 (historic crest)
- 2.9 ft on Mar 12, 2022 (historic crest)
- 2.8 ft on Jan 7, 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 downtown Manteo, Roanoke Island and sound side Nags Head, adjacent to the Roanoke Sound, Doughs Creek and other tributaries will see minor flooding. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | Minor flooding in Roanoke Island (Manteo and Wanchese) flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Roanoke Sound and tributaries. Minor flooding in the Pirates Cove Community. Minor flooding for low lying areas in sound side Nags Head. |
| 4.5 ft | Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout Roanoke Island and sound side Nags Head. Widespread flooding throughout Manteo. Portions of Highway 64 will be inundated with water and may be impassable (including the Nags Head Causeway). Many secondary roads will be inundated and impassable, including areas in downtown Manteo. Flooding throughout Wanchese, including portions of NC 345 and secondary roads, which may be impassable. |
| 5.5 ft | Widespread and significant flooding throughout Roanoke Island and sound side Nags Head, with homes and businesses flooded. Most roadways will be impassable with inundation, including portions of Highway 64 (also the Nags Head Causeway) and most secondary roads. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Roanoke Sound at Fort Raleigh near Manteo NWS gauge · 3.0 mi
- Roanoke Sound at Nags Head (in MLLW) NWS gauge · 3.1 mi
- Roanoke Sound at Pond Island NWS gauge · 3.1 mi
- Jennettes Pier NOAA tide station · 4.3 mi
- Oyster Creek NOAA tide station · 4.6 mi
- Manns Harbor NOAA tide station · 5.7 mi