Pamlico Sound at Frisco (in MLLW)
Stage at this gauge is reported in MLLW.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 3.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 4.0 ft; major flooding begins at 5.0 ft.
| Action stage | 2.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 5.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 3.1 ft on Aug 21, 2025 (historic crest)
- 2.9 ft on Sep 1, 2023 (historic crest)
- 2.8 ft on Dec 23, 2022 (historic crest)
- 2.4 ft on Sep 23, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.0 ft | Very low lying areas in Frisco, adjacent to the Pamlico Sound and tidal creeks will see minor flooding. |
|---|---|
| 3.0 ft | Minor flooding in Frisco flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Pamlico Sound and adjacent tidal creeks. Minor flooding on portions of NC-12. |
| 4.0 ft | Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout Frisco. Portions of NC-12 and secondary roads will be inundated with water and may be impassable. |
| 5.0 ft | Widespread and significant flooding throughout Frisco with homes and businesses flooded. Most roads will be impassable, including NC-12 and most secondary roads. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- CAPE HATTERAS FISHING PIER NOAA tide station · 2.8 mi
- Cape Creek at Fessenden Center in Buxton (in MLLW) NWS gauge · 4.6 mi
- Cape Hatteras NOAA tide station · 5.0 mi
- Slash Creek at Hatteras Village (in MLLW) NWS gauge · 5.5 mi
- Pamlico Sound at Coast Guard Hatteras (in MLLW) NWS gauge · 6.5 mi
- Hatteras (ocean) NOAA tide station · 6.5 mi