Currituck Sound at Southern Shores

The past week

What floods at each level

• 6 ft

  Widespread and significant flooding throughout Southern Shores and the northern portions of Kitty Hawk. Many primary and secondary roads adjacent to the sound and creek will be impassable with several feet of inundation. Portions of North Croatan Highway in Kitty Hawk will be inundated and impassable.

• 5 ft

  Numerous residences and businesses will see flooding throughout Southern Shores and the northern portions of Kitty Hawk. Many secondary roads adjacent to the sound and creek will be inundated with water and may be impassable, including portions of South Dogwood Trail and Duck Woods Drive. Flooding in the community of Martin's Point, inundating portions of Martin's Point Road and Creek Road.

• 3 ft

  Minor flooding in Southern Shores, flooding docks and yards along the Currituck Sound, the Jean Guite Creek and other adjacent tidal creeks.

• 2 ft

  Very low lying areas in Southern Shores, adjacent to the Currituck Sound, the Jean Guite Creek and adjacent tidal creeks will see minor flooding.

When the water runs low

• 5 ft

  Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.

• 3 ft

  Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant

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