Major Flood
4.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
3 ft
Minor Flood
2 ft
Action Stage
1 ft
What Floods at Each Level
4.5 ft
Widespread and significant flooding throughout soundside Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Colington, with homes and businesses flooded. Many roadways will be impassable with inundation including, Bay Drive, West 1st Street, Colington Road and numerous secondary roads.
3 ft
Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout soundside Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills. Many secondary roads will be inundated and impassable, including portions of Bay Drive and Moor Shore Drive in Kitty Hawk. Flooding throughout Colington. Portions of Colington Road will be inundated and impassable, along with many secondary roads.
2 ft
Minor flooding in soundside Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, Colington Creek and other tributaries. Minor flooding in Colington. Low lying roads in Colington will see minor inundation and may be impassable.
1 ft
Very low lying areas in soundside Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Colington Creek and other tributaries will see minor flooding.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2022 | 2.91 ft | — |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 1.77 ft | — |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 1.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
KITN7
River
Albemarle Sound
County
Dare, NC
Coordinates
36.0607°N, 75.6999°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Albemarle Sound at Kitty Hawk (in MLLW)?
The Albemarle Sound at Kitty Hawk (in MLLW) gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Albemarle Sound at Kitty Hawk (in MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Albemarle Sound at Kitty Hawk (in MLLW) is 2 feet. Action stage begins at 1 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3 feet, and major flooding at 4.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Albemarle Sound rises?
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Where is the Albemarle Sound at Kitty Hawk (in MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dare County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.0607°N, 75.6999°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NC Department of Public Safety