Station Name: LAKE MATTAMUSKEET E 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: 35.50638889, -76.18388889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued July 24 at 3:59AM EDT until July 24 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 3:59 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following counties, Beaufort, Hyde and Tyrrell. * WHEN...Until 700 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 358 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has 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... Fairfield, Swindell Fork, Gull Rock, Scranton, Ponzer, New Holland, Rose Bay, Nebraska, Leechville, Lake Landing, Lake Mattamuskeet and Swan Quarter Ferry Terminal. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Advisory issued July 24 at 6:57AM EDT until July 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 6:57 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following counties, Beaufort, Hyde and Tyrrell. * WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 657 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Fairfield, Swindell Fork, Gull Rock, Scranton, Ponzer, New Holland, Rose Bay, Nebraska, Leechville, Lake Landing, Lake Mattamuskeet and Swan Quarter Ferry Terminal. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Watch issued July 23 at 4:46PM EDT until July 24 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 4:46 PM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

* 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 Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A stalled front over eastern North Carolina will linger through Friday morning. Rounds of heavy rainfall with some embedded thunderstorms could bring additional rain totals of 2 to 4 inches. Heavier amounts will be possible where thunderstorms develop. - 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.

Flood Watch issued July 24 at 2:20AM EDT until July 24 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 2:20 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 8:00 AM

* 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...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A stalled front over eastern North Carolina will linger through this morning. Rounds of heavy rainfall with some embedded thunderstorms could bring additional rain totals of 1 to 2 inches. Heavier amounts will be possible where thunderstorms develop. - 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.

Flood Watch issued July 24 at 6:05AM EDT until July 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 6:05 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 2:00 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...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A stalled front over eastern North Carolina will linger through this morning. Rounds of heavy rainfall with some embedded thunderstorms could bring additional rain totals of 2 to 4 inches. Heavier amounts will be possible where thunderstorms develop. - 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.