Cape Fear River at Wilm O Huske Lock near Tarheel, NC
Is Cape Fear River at Wilm O Huske Lock near Tarheel, NC flooding right now?
Cape Fear River at Wilm O Huske Lock near Tarheel, NC measured 1.24 ft on 2026-11-11 14:00:00 UTC. That observation was 40.8 ft below its 42 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.24 ft
Streamflow
829 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 42 ft, with major flooding at 65 ft. The highest crest on record was 75.5 ft on Sat, Sep 22, 1945.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 41 ft | 39.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 42 ft | 40.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 55 ft | 53.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 65 ft | 63.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 75.5 ft | 1945-09-22 |
| 70.73 ft | 2018-09-20 |
| 68.46 ft | 2016-10-10 |
| 63.26 ft | 1952-03-06 |
| 61.92 ft | 1964-10-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Swamp near Tar Heel, NC | 8.7 mi | Robeson County |
| Beaver Creek at Cumberland, NC | 14.5 mi | Cumberland County |
| Blounts Creek at Winslow Street at Fayetteville NC | 14.9 mi | Cumberland County |
| Cape Fear River at Fayetteville, NC | 14.9 mi | Cumberland County |
| Cross Creek at Blue Street at Fayetteville, NC | 16.3 mi | Cumberland 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.