Black River near Tomahawk
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Sampson County, North Carolina on the Black River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02106500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
22 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Major flooding begins. The Clear Run community adjacent to the NC-411 bridge will begin flooding. NC-411 will be closed west of the bridge. Further downstream there will be significant flooding of properties along Black River Lane north of NC-41.
20 ft
Moderate flooding begins. NC-411 west of the bridge over the Black River will be impassable. Riley Town Road and Wright Bridge Road just west of US-701 near Ingold may be impassable. Lundy Rd will also be impassable northeast of NC-411. Further downstream, water will reach properties along Black River Lane north of NC-41. Evacuations may be needed.
18 ft
Minor flooding begins. Water begins to flood NC-411 about one quarter of a mile west of the bridge over the Black River. The Black River and Great Coharie Creek may be near the road levels on Wright Bridge Road and Riley Town Road near the intersection of US-701 outside of Ingold.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2018 | 31.34 ft | — |
| Sep 18, 2018 | 31.34 ft | — |
| Oct 10, 2016 | 27.92 ft | — |
| Oct 10, 2016 | 27.92 ft | — |
| Sep 17, 1999 | 27.14 ft | 17,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black River near Tomahawk?
The Black River near Tomahawk gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02106500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Black River near Tomahawk?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black River near Tomahawk is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
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Where is the Black River near Tomahawk gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sampson County, North Carolina at coordinates 34.7547°N, 78.2892°W. USGS site number: 02106500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey