Shallowbag Bay at Manteo (in MLLW)

The past week

What floods at each level

• 5.5 ft

  Widespread and significant flooding throughout Roanoke Island and sound side Nags Head, with homes and businesses flooded. Most roadways will be impassable with inundation, including portions of Highway 64 (also the Nags Head Causeway) and most secondary roads.

• 4.5 ft

  Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout Roanoke Island and sound side Nags Head. Widespread flooding throughout Manteo. Portions of Highway 64 will be inundated with water and may be impassable (including the Nags Head Causeway). Many secondary roads will be inundated and impassable, including areas in downtown Manteo. Flooding throughout Wanchese, including portions of NC 345 and secondary roads, which may be impassable.

• 3 ft

  Minor flooding in Roanoke Island (Manteo and Wanchese) flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Roanoke Sound and tributaries. Minor flooding in the Pirates Cove Community. Minor flooding for low lying areas in sound side Nags Head.

• 2 ft

  Very low lying areas in downtown Manteo, Roanoke Island and sound side Nags Head, adjacent to the Roanoke Sound, Doughs Creek and other tributaries will see minor flooding.

Highest crests on record