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RIVER GAUGE · N.E. CAPE FEAR RIVER

N.E. Cape Fear River near Burgaw

Pender County, North Carolina

Water level1.96 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood16 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Sep 19, 201825.58 ft—
Sep 20, 199922.77 ft—
Oct 13, 201617.83 ft—

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