Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw, NC
Is Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw, NC flooding right now?
Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw, NC measured 2.06 ft on 2026-09-11 02:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.9 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.06 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.58 ft on Wed, Sep 19, 2018.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 13.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.58 ft | 2018-09-19 |
| 22.77 ft | 1999-09-20 |
| 17.83 ft | 2016-10-13 |
| 16.66 ft | 2006-09-05 |
| 16.51 ft | 2024-08-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rockfish Creek at Wallace, NC | 10.7 mi | Duplin County |
| Northeast Cape Fear River near Chinquapin, NC | 16.1 mi | Duplin County |
| Northeast Cape Fear River at Castle Hayne, NC | 16.2 mi | New Hanover County |
| Black River near Currie, NC | 19.1 mi | Pender County |
| Limestone Creek at Nc 24 near Hadley, NC | 24.2 mi | Duplin 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.