Pamlico Sound at Avon Harbor (in MLLW)
Dare County, North Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 5 ft
Widespread and significant flooding throughout Avon, with homes and businesses flooded. Most roads will be impassable with inundation, including NC-12 and most secondary roads.
- 4 ft
Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout Avon. Portions of NC-12 and secondary roads will be inundated with water and may be impassable.
- 3 ft
Minor flooding in Avon, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Pamlico Sound and other tidal creeks. Flooding along portions of McMullen Road and Harbor Road.
- 2 ft
Very low lying areas in Avon adjacent to the Pamlico Sound and other tidal creeks will begin to see minor flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2022 | 3.05 ft | — |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 2.89 ft | — |
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