N.E. Cape Fear River near Beulaville
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Duplin County, North Carolina on the N.E. Cape Fear River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BEUN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
23 ft
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26 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.
23 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.
21 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.
18 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.
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 16, 2018 | 28.28 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2018 | 28.28 ft | — |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 18.64 ft | — |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 18.64 ft | — |
| Dec 20, 2023 | 18.45 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BEUN7
River
N.E. Cape Fear River
County
Duplin, NC
Coordinates
34.9368°N, 77.8596°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of N.E. Cape Fear River near Beulaville?
The N.E. Cape Fear River near Beulaville gauge is maintained by USGS 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 N.E. Cape Fear River near Beulaville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for N.E. Cape Fear River near Beulaville is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the N.E. Cape Fear River near Beulaville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Duplin County, North Carolina at coordinates 34.9368°N, 77.8596°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NC Department of Public Safety