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 25 at 8:20AM EDT until July 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat July 25, 2026, 8:20 AM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following counties, Dare and Hyde. * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 818 AM EDT, emergency management reported water still on roadways of portions of NC12 from heavy rain in the advisory area due to multiple days of thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area through today. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Frisco, Southern Shores, Nags Head, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Buxton, Manteo, Colington, Roanoke Island Festival Park, Hatteras Island Fishing Pier, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and Hatteras Ferry Terminal. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Watch issued July 25 at 2:34AM EDT until July 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat July 25, 2026, 2:34 AM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 5:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Beaufort, Greene, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Northern Outer Banks, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Additionally, some tree damage is possible due to the very saturated soils. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A stalled front and a very moist airmass over eastern North Carolina will continue to support periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms with excessive rainfall rates. Additional rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected. Heavier amounts will be possible where thunderstorms occur. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.