Station Name: LAKE MATTAMUSKEET W OF NC HWY 94 NR FAIRFIELD, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet

Nearest Address:
Lake Mattamuskeet
Fairfield, NC 27826
Hyde County

GPS Coordinates: 35.5058333, -76.25388889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 3:43PM EDT until July 27 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 3:43 PM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following counties, Beaufort, Craven, Hyde, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington. * WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 342 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. These storms are generally moving southward across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Washington, River Road, Belhaven, Ransomville, Sladesville, Ponzer, Scranton, Blounts Creek, Pamlico Beach, Lowland, Sidney Crossroads, Bayview, Winsteadville, Core Point, South Creek, Bonnerton, Royal, Edward, Cox Crossroads and Leechville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 2:58PM EDT until July 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 2:58 PM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following counties, Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington. * WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 258 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Washington, Plymouth, Pinetown, Pungo, Hinson, Wenona, Pike Road, Terra Ceia, Old Ford, Pungo Lake, Phelps Lake, Long Acre VFD, Jamesville, Smithwick and Dardens. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 3:50 PM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 4:30 PM

At 349 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Lowland to near Wilmar. Movement was south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Blounts Creek, Lowland, Cox Crossroads, Bonnerton, South Creek, Wilmar, and Edward around 355 PM EDT. Royal around 400 PM EDT. Vanceboro around 410 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Aurora, Bridgeton, Stonewall, Mesic, Alliance, Vandemere, and Bayboro.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 27 at 1:30PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Tue July 28, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet. * WHEN...From 8 PM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 27 at 1:30PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Tue July 28, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...From 5 PM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.