Manteo in Dare County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
August 27, 2011
Photographed By Dave W, June 2, 2023
1. August 27, 2011 Marker
On this day, Hurricane Irene caused water from the Shallowbag Bay to rise to this level at this location.
For more information, contact:
National Weather Service Morehead City, NC
www.weather.gov/mhx
National Hurricane Center
www.nhc.noaa.gov
Town of Manteo
www.townofmanteo.com
High Water Mark
7 Feet 11 Inches above mean sea level
Erected by National weather Service Morehead City NC / National Hurricane Center / Town of Manteo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Environment • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is August 27, 2011.
Location. 35° 54.522′ N, 75° 40.135′ W. Marker is in Manteo, North Carolina, in Dare County. Marker is at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth Avenue and Fernando Street on Queen Elizabeth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo NC 27954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manteo Weather Tower (here, next to this marker); Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); USLSS/USCG Station Pea Island Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit of Roanoke Island
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Photographed By Dave W, June 2, 2023
2. August 27, 2011 Marker
Seen here on right attached to the Manteo Weather Tower.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
