Is the Northeast Cape Fear River flooding?
The Northeast Cape Fear River is tracked by 3 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 Northeast Cape Fear River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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 Northeast Cape Fear River near Chinquapin, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.77 ft on 17 September 2018, carrying 41,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1908 (87 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.88 ft, 23.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Cape Fear River near Chinquapin, NC | No flooding | 1.88 ft | 13 ft | |
| Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw, NC | No flooding | 2.06 ft | 10 ft | |
| Northeast Cape Fear River at Castle Hayne, NC | No current data | — | — | — |