Albemarle Sound at Kitty Hawk (in MLLW)
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/29/2025 3:20 PM EDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 4.5 ft Moderate Flooding 3 ft Minor Flooding 2 ft Action 1 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 4.5 - Widespread and significant flooding throughout soundside Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Colington, with homes and businesses flooded. Many roadways will be impassable with inundation including, Bay Drive, West 1st Street, Colington Road and numerous secondary roads.
- 3 - Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout soundside Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills. Many secondary roads will be inundated and impassable, including portions of Bay Drive and Moor Shore Drive in Kitty Hawk. Flooding throughout Colington. Portions of Colington Road will be inundated and impassable, along with many secondary roads.
- 2 - Minor flooding in soundside Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the sounds, Kitty Hawk Bay, Colington Creek and other tributaries. Minor flooding in Colington. Low lying roads in Colington will see minor inundation and may be impassable.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 36.0607, -75.6999 |
| RFC | SERFC |
| State | NC |
| WFO | MHX |
| County | Dare |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| NC Department of Public Safety | NC Department of Public Safety |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 2.91 ft | on 12-23-2022 |
| 2. | 1.50 ft | on 01-17-2022 |
| 3. | 1.77 ft | on 01-07-2022 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 2.91 ft | on 12-23-2022 |
| 2. | 1.50 ft | on 01-17-2022 |
| 3. | 1.77 ft | on 01-07-2022 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 2.91 ft | on 12-23-2022 |
| 2. | 1.77 ft | on 01-07-2022 |
| 3. | 1.50 ft | on 01-17-2022 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 2.91 ft | on 12-23-2022 |
| 2. | 1.77 ft | on 01-07-2022 |
| 3. | 1.50 ft | on 01-17-2022 |
Gauge Photos
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Probability Information
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