Major Flood
7.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
5.5 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7.5 ft
Widespread and significant flooding throughout Swansboro and the western portions of Carteret County, including Emerald Isle, and areas from Cedar Point to Broad Creek, with homes and businesses flooded.Portions of Highway 24 between Swansboro and Cedar Point may be impassable. Many seconary roads (in numerous sound side communities) adjacent to the sound and river will be impassable with several feet of inundation. Including western Emerald Isle, west of Gulf Stream Drive.
5.5 ft
Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout Swansboro and the western portions of Carteret County (sound side Emerald Isle and areas from Cedar Point to Broad Creek) adjacent to the Bogue Sound, White Oak River and other tributaries. Many secondary roads adjacent to the sound and river will be inundated with water and may be impassable, including Channel Drive and portions of Coast Guard Road in Emerald Isle.
4 ft
Minor flooding in sound side Emerald Isle, and from Swansboro to Broad Creek, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Bogue Sound, White Oak River and other tributaries.
3 ft
Very low lying areas in Emerald Isle, Swansboro, Cedar Point, and Cape Carteret adjacent to the Bogue Sound, White Oak River and other tributaries will see minor flooding.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2018 | 7.54 ft | — |
| Oct 8, 2016 | 5.18 ft | — |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 5.15 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
EMDN7
River
Bogue Sound
County
Carteret, NC
Coordinates
34.6677°N, 77.0634°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bogue Sound at Emerald Isle (in MLLW)?
The Bogue Sound at Emerald Isle (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 Bogue Sound at Emerald Isle (in MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bogue Sound at Emerald Isle (in MLLW) is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5.5 feet, and major flooding at 7.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bogue Sound rises?
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Where is the Bogue Sound at Emerald Isle (in MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carteret County, North Carolina at coordinates 34.6677°N, 77.0634°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