the community of Buxton, where the orientation of Cape Hatteras transitions 

 from predominantly north-south to east-west. Four high-water marks exceed- 

 ing 1 1 ft NGVD were recovered just east of Buxton. 



The zone of highest water levels on the Outer Banks due to Emily was near 

 the community of Buxton, most of which was inundated. Water levels in 

 Buxton ranged from about 7 to 10 ft, with flooding coming from Pamlico 

 Sound. The area south of Buxton, Buxton Woods, is densely vegetated, mak- 

 ing recovery of high-water marks difficult. While no definitive high-water 

 marks were recovered in this area, there were indications of saltwater intrusion. 



To the west of Buxton, the village of Frisco was inundated, with high-water 

 marks at elevations between 8 and 9 ft. Hatteras, the west-most community on 

 Hatteras Island, also was completely inundated with high-water marks at eleva- 

 tions between 6 and 7 ft As at the community of Buxton, flooding came from 

 Pamlico Sound. 



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