Cape Fear River at Lock 1 near Kelly, NC
Is Cape Fear River at Lock 1 near Kelly, NC flooding right now?
Cape Fear River at Lock 1 near Kelly, NC measured 15.11 ft on 2026-09-11 02:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.9 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
15.11 ft
Streamflow
1,290 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.68 ft on Fri, Sep 21, 2018.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 12.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.68 ft | 2018-09-21 |
| 29.8 ft | 1945-09-23 |
| 28.58 ft | 2016-10-13 |
| 26 ft | 1964-10-09 |
| 24.92 ft | 1979-03-03 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Black River near Currie, NC | 8.7 mi | Pender County |
| Hood Creek near Leland, NC | 12.9 mi | Brunswick County |
| Northeast Cape Fear River at Castle Hayne, NC | 22.7 mi | New Hanover County |
| Cape Fear River at Lock 2 near Elizabethtown, NC | 23.6 mi | Bladen County |
| Black River near Tomahawk, NC | 24.2 mi | Sampson 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.