Pungo River at Belhaven (in MLLW)
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/27/2025 5:24 PM EDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 4.5 ft Moderate Flooding 3.5 ft Minor Flooding 2.5 ft Action 2 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 4.5 - Widespread and significant flooding throughout Belhaven, with businesses and homes flooded. Many roads will be impassable with inundation (including Highway 264 and Route 99), making it difficult to get in and out of the town of Belhaven. Portions of Belhaven will be cut by floodwaters.
- 3.5 - Numerous residences and businesses will see flooding. Flooding along East Water Street, East Main Street, and East Pungo Street. Route 99 near Schooner Point will flood. Flooding on Highway 264 from Scranton to Rose Bay.
- 2.5 - Minor flooding in the town of Belhaven, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the Pungo River, Pantego Creek, and tributaries. Flooding along Schrams Beach Road and along Old Pamlico Beach Road.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 35.5372, -76.6228 |
| RFC | SERFC |
| State | NC |
| WFO | MHX |
| County | Beaufort |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| NC Department of Public Safety | NC Department of Public Safety |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 4.12 ft | on 09-23-2023 |
| 2. | 2.90 ft | on 01-10-2023 |
| 3. | 4.08 ft | on 08-04-2020 |
| 4. | 6.32 ft | on 09-14-2018 |
| 5. | 3.71 ft | on 10-05-2015 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 4.12 ft | on 09-23-2023 |
| 2. | 2.90 ft | on 01-10-2023 |
| 3. | 4.08 ft | on 08-04-2020 |
| 4. | 6.32 ft | on 09-14-2018 |
| 5. | 3.71 ft | on 10-05-2015 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 6.32 ft | on 09-14-2018 |
| 2. | 4.12 ft | on 09-23-2023 |
| 3. | 4.08 ft | on 08-04-2020 |
| 4. | 3.71 ft | on 10-05-2015 |
| 5. | 2.90 ft | on 01-10-2023 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 6.32 ft | on 09-14-2018 |
| 2. | 4.12 ft | on 09-23-2023 |
| 3. | 4.08 ft | on 08-04-2020 |
| 4. | 3.71 ft | on 10-05-2015 |
| 5. | 2.90 ft | on 01-10-2023 |
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Probability Information
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