Pamlico River at Washington (in MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported in MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.0 ft; major flooding begins at 7.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 7.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.6 ft on Sep 3, 1913 (historic crest)
- 9.5 ft on Sep 14, 2018 (historic crest)
- 9.1 ft on Sep 16, 1999 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Aug 27, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| -2.0 ft | Low water levels wil make navigation hazardous on the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers. |
|---|---|
| 3.5 ft | Water backs up Rodmand Creek and will flood Whichards Beach Road. This road is the only access into Whichards Beach and surrounding areas such as Twin Lakes, Portside and Bayside Shores in Bayside Shores. Roads in Bayside Shores will see minor flooding. |
| 4.0 ft | Minor flooding in the town of Washington, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Pamlico River and creeks. As well in areas south of River Road on Swan Point Road, Shady Banks, Summer Haven Road, Griffins Beach Road, and River Acres Road.Both the Pamlico River and Chocowinity Bay will flood the Twin Lakes Campground as well as Bayside Shores and Portside communities. Water will reach homes in Bayside Shores and access to locations in and around Whichards Beach will be cut off by flood waters. |
| 5.0 ft | Flooding in and around the town of Washington and in the Whichards Beach area. Water will flood up to Main Street in the town of Washington. Numerous residences in Whichards Beach, Portside and Bayside Shores will flood. |
| 7.0 ft | Widespread and significant flooding of the town of Washington (including the Washington Park and River Road areas), as well as the community of Whichards Beach. Many homes and businesses will flood in Washington.Many roads will be impassable, especially those adjacent to the Pamlico River and adjacent creeks. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Tranters Creek above Washington NWS gauge · 1.9 mi
- Chocowinity Bay at Bayside Shores NWS gauge · 3.3 mi
- Tar River at Grimesland NWS gauge · 6.7 mi
- Chocowinity Creek near Chocowinity NWS gauge · 6.8 mi
- Meadow Branch near Stokes NWS gauge · 13.7 mi
- Bath Creek at Bath (in MLLW) NWS gauge · 14.5 mi