N.E. Cape Fear River near Beulaville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 28.3 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
- 18.6 ft on Aug 11, 2024 (historic crest)
- 18.4 ft on Dec 20, 2023 (historic crest)
- 17.1 ft on Sep 1, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | Many acres of farmland along the river and adjacent creeks are flooded. Water may inundate portions of Hallsville Road, Blizzard Town Road, and Sarecta Road. The boat ramp area of NC 24 becomes flooded and inaccessible. |
|---|---|
| 21.0 ft | Water surrounds numerous homes and businesses along the river west of Beulaville, with some homes likely inundated. Travel along local roads becomes increasingly difficult as many small creeks and tributaries overflow onto roadways. |
| 23.0 ft | Numerous homes and businesses along the river to the west of Beulaville are inundated. The river continues to spread out across central Duplin County making travel nearly impossible on area roads with the exception of NC 24. |
| 26.0 ft | Devastating flooding across central Duplin County with numerous homes and businesses severely inundated. The river becomes several miles wide making travel across the county virtually impossible by vehicle. This is comparable to the flood after Hurricane Florence. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
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- Little Rockfish Creek at Wallace NWS gauge · 15.2 mi
- Rockfish Creek at Willard Railroad Street NWS gauge · 16.9 mi
- Mill Swamp at Richlands NWS gauge · 18.3 mi
- NE Cape Fear River at Croomsbridge Road NWS gauge · 20.1 mi