RIVER GAUGE · PAMLICO SOUND
Pamlico Sound at Frisco (in MLLW)
Dare County, North Carolina
Water level1.13 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action2 ft
Minor flood3 ft
Moderate flood4 ft
Major flood5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 5 ft
Widespread and significant flooding throughout Frisco with homes and businesses flooded. Most roads will be impassable, including NC-12 and most secondary roads.
- 4 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.
- 3 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.
- 2 ft
Very low lying areas in Frisco, adjacent to the Pamlico Sound and tidal creeks will see minor flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | 3.07 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 2.94 ft | — |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 2.82 ft | — |
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