Sea Level, North Carolina

Sea Level is an unincorporated community in northeastern Carteret County, North Carolina. It rests on the banks of the Core Sound and has a population of roughly 450. It is located in what was known to early settlers as Hunting Quarters. Sea Level has one of the lowest elevations in North Carolina; it is estimated that approximately 75% of the community floods when hurricanes pass through. US 70 is the major thoroughfare through the community. The community is the location of NC 12's southern terminus.

Coordinates: 34°51′45″N 76°23′16″W / 34.8623857°N 76.3876956°W / 34.8623857; -76.3876956


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