Is the Black River flooding?
The Black River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in North Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Black River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Black River near Tomahawk, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 44.48 ft on 2 August 1960, carrying 7,510 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1928 (77 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.92 ft, 42.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River near Tomahawk, NC | No flooding | 1.92 ft | 18 ft | |
| Black River near Currie, NC | No current data | — | — | — |