Roanoke Sound at Nags Head (in MLLW)

The past week

What floods at each level

• 6 ft

  Widespread and significant flooding throughout soundside Nags Head with homes and businesses flooded. Water will approach the S Croatan Highway in areas south of Jockey's Ridge. Many secondary roads will be impassable with several feet of inundation, mainly from Jockey's Ridge to the Causeway.

• 4.5 ft

  Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout soundside Nags Head adjacent to the Roanoke Sound. Many secondary roads will be inundated with water and will be impassable, including portions of West Soundside Road and West Deering Street.

• 2.5 ft

  Minor flooding in soundside Nags Head, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Roanoke Sound.

• 1.5 ft

  Very low lying areas in soundside Nags Head adjacent to the Roanoke Sound will see minor flooding.

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