Pamlico Sound at Rodanthe Ferry Terminal (in MLLW)
Dare County, North Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 5.5 ft
Widespread and significant flooding from Rodanthe to Salvo. Most roadways will be impassable with inundation, including Highway 12 and most secondary roads.
- 4.5 ft
Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding from Rodanthe to Salvo. Portions of Highway 12 and secondary roads will be inundated with water and may be impassable.
- 3.5 ft
Minor flooding in the towns of Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Pamlico Sound and tributaries. Portions of Highway 12 will be impacted in Waves near the St. Clair Family Campground and Cape Hatteras RV Campground.Portions of Highway 12 will be impacted in Salvo. Secondary roads adjacent to the Pamlico Sound and other tributaries will see minor flooding, including Otter Way and North Sand Dollar Court.
- 3 ft
Very low lying areas in Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, adjacent to the Pamlico Sound and other tributaries will see minor flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2022 | 4.45 ft | — |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 3.91 ft | — |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 3.76 ft | — |
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