Major Flood
18 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Historic and catastrophic flooding across Duplin county, comparable to the flood following Hurricane Florence. Numerous communities cut off, and travel is next to impossible. Countless homes and businesses are flooded across the county. In the River Landing community near Wallace, devastating flooding is expected with over half of the homes significantly inundated.
22 ft
Devastating flooding across most of the county. Travel is nearly impossible with numerous roads countywide impassable or washed out. Many homes across the county are inundated. In the River Landing community near Wallace, several homes are likely inundated, with numerous residences surrounded by water or have water up to their foundations.
20 ft
Widespread flooding across much of the county. Many roads flooded and impassable including Highways 41 and 50 and Interstate 40. Numerous homes and communities near the river are surrounded by water, with several likely inundated. In the River Landing community near Wallace, several homes close to the river are likely surrounded by water.
18 ft
Numerous roads flooded, and some homes and businesses are likely inundated. Water floods Highways 41 and 50, and parts of Interstate 40. Areas many miles from the river are flooded due to tributaries backing up. Water threatens homes and buildings in the River Landing community near Wallace.
16 ft
Many secondary roads are flooded. Water affects Highways 41 and 50 and travel delays are likely. Areas many miles from the river are affected as small streams backup and flood. Muddy Creek, Cypress Creek, and Island Creek flood areas around Chinquapin.
15 ft
Secondary roads adjacent to the river flood and may be impassable. Tributaries that drain into the river flood secondary roads. Water surrounds homes and properties in the River Landing community in Wallace.
13 ft
Low land flooding adjacent to the river and its tributaries is expected. River access docks are impacted as well.
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 | 25.77 ft | 41,300 cfs |
| Sep 17, 1999 | 23.51 ft | — |
| Jul 31, 1908 | 22.6 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CHIN7
River
N.E. Cape Fear River
County
Duplin, NC
Coordinates
34.8289°N, 77.8322°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of N.E. Cape Fear River near Chinquapin?
The N.E. Cape Fear River near Chinquapin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02108000) 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 Chinquapin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for N.E. Cape Fear River near Chinquapin is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when N.E. Cape Fear River rises?
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Where is the N.E. Cape Fear River near Chinquapin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Duplin County, North Carolina at coordinates 34.8289°N, 77.8322°W. USGS site number: 02108000. 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