Black River near Tomahawk, NC
Is Black River near Tomahawk, NC flooding right now?
Black River near Tomahawk, NC measured 1.92 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.1 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.92 ft
Streamflow
55 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.34 ft on Tue, Sep 18, 2018.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 16.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 18.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 20.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.34 ft | 2018-09-18 |
| 27.92 ft | 2016-10-11 |
| 27.14 ft | 1999-09-18 |
| 22.08 ft | 1984-09-17 |
| 21.4 ft | 2024-08-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South River near Parkersburg, NC | 10.3 mi | Bladen County |
| Little Coharie Creek near Roseboro, NC | 17.8 mi | Sampson County |
| Little Rockfish Creek at Wallace, NC | 18.3 mi | Duplin County |
| Cape Fear River at Lock 2 near Elizabethtown, NC | 19.7 mi | Bladen County |
| Black River near Currie, NC | 23.8 mi | Pender County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.