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Inundation Levels Little Bear Island

Exceptionally High Tide Events ( 2000 - 2023 )

Inundation Levels Little Bear Island

Number of days where tidal thresholds were met between 2000 and 2023 . Data from the Charleston Harbor Tide Gauge ( NOAA / NOS / CO-OPS # 8665530 ).
The following tidal thresholds relative to the NAVD88 datum were used : King Tide ( 3.46 ’), minor flood ( 3.86 ’), moderate flood ( 4.36 ’), and major flood ( 4.86 ’).