Is the Cape Fear River flooding?
The Cape Fear River is tracked by 5 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 Cape Fear River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Cape Fear River is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear River at Lillington, NC | No flooding | 2.71 ft | 14 ft | |
| Cape Fear River at Fayetteville, NC | No flooding | 11.19 ft | 35 ft | |
| Cape Fear River at Wilm O Huske Lock near Tarheel, NC | No flooding | 2.35 ft | 42 ft | |
| Cape Fear River at Lock 1 near Kelly, NC | No flooding | 16.19 ft | 24 ft | |
| Cape Fear River at Lock 2 near Elizabethtown, NC | No current data | — | — | — |
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.