Rivers in flood in North Carolina right now
National Weather Service river gauges in North Carolina that are at or above flood stage, forecast to reach it, or at action stage just below it. Observed and forecast river levels, not warnings: for flood warnings, see North Carolina weather alerts.
Are any rivers flooding in North Carolina right now?
No NWS river gauge in North Carolina is at or above flood stage right now. 3 river gauges are forecast to reach flood stage.
9 gauges are at action stage, just below flood stage.
River gauges in North Carolina
| River gauge | Category | Stage now | Trend | Forecast high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast at Duck (in MLLW) |
Below action stage Forecast: Moderate flooding
|
4.88 ft
Flood stage 5.5 ft ·
0.62 ft below
19 Oct 18:36 UTC
|
Forecast to rise |
6.2 ft
around 21 Oct 20:00 UTC issued 19 Oct 18:33 UTC |
| Pamlico Sound at Coast Guard Hatteras (in MLLW) |
Action stage Forecast: Minor flooding
|
2.42 ft
Flood stage 2.5 ft ·
0.08 ft below
19 Oct 18:36 UTC
|
Forecast to rise |
2.6 ft
around 19 Oct 23:00 UTC issued 19 Oct 18:33 UTC |
| Pamlico Sound at Ocracoke (in MLLW) |
Action stage Forecast: Minor flooding
|
2.58 ft
Flood stage 3 ft ·
0.42 ft below
19 Oct 18:25 UTC
|
Forecast to rise |
3 ft
around 21 Oct 22:00 UTC issued 19 Oct 18:33 UTC |
| Pamlico Sound at Cedar Island (in MLLW) | Action stage |
1.97 ft
Flood stage 2 ft ·
0.03 ft below
19 Oct 18:24 UTC
|
Not known without a forecast | No current NWS forecast |
| Pamlico Sound at Hobucken (in MLLW) | Action stage |
1.75 ft
Flood stage 2 ft ·
0.25 ft below
19 Oct 18:36 UTC
|
Not known without a forecast | No current NWS forecast |
| Atlantic Coast at Johnnie Mercers Pier at Wrightsville Beach (MLLW) | Action stage |
5.54 ft
Flood stage 6 ft ·
0.46 ft below
19 Oct 18:30 UTC
|
At or near its forecast high |
5.6 ft
around 21 Oct 20:00 UTC issued 19 Oct 17:27 UTC |
| Atlantic Coast at Beaufort Marine Lab (in MLLW) |
Below action stage Forecast: Action stage
|
4.37 ft
Flood stage 5 ft ·
0.63 ft below
19 Oct 18:36 UTC
|
Forecast to rise |
4.8 ft
around 21 Oct 21:00 UTC issued 19 Oct 18:33 UTC |
| Cape Creek at Fessenden Center in Buxton (in MLLW) | Action stage |
2.19 ft
Flood stage 3 ft ·
0.81 ft below
19 Oct 18:40 UTC
|
Not known without a forecast | No current NWS forecast |
| Cape Fear River at Wilmington (IN MLLW) |
Below action stage Forecast: Action stage
|
4.42 ft
Flood stage 5.5 ft ·
1.08 ft below
19 Oct 18:36 UTC
|
Forecast to rise |
5.4 ft
around 19 Oct 21:00 UTC issued 19 Oct 17:27 UTC |
| Bay River at Bayboro (in MLLW) | Action stage |
1.76 ft
Flood stage 3 ft ·
1.24 ft below
19 Oct 18:45 UTC
|
Not known without a forecast | No current NWS forecast |
| Pamlico Sound at Oregon Inlet Marina (in MLLW) |
Below action stage Forecast: Action stage
|
1.53 ft
Flood stage 3 ft ·
1.47 ft below
19 Oct 18:36 UTC
|
Forecast to rise |
2.5 ft
around 22 Oct 09:00 UTC issued 19 Oct 18:33 UTC |
| Neuse River at Oriental (in MLLW) | Action stage |
2.04 ft
Flood stage 4 ft ·
1.96 ft below
19 Oct 18:24 UTC
|
Not known without a forecast | No current NWS forecast |
Other states with rivers in flood
Florida (10 in flood, 29 at action stage) · North Dakota (2 in flood) · Virginia (1 in flood, 28 forecast to flood, 4 at action stage) · Texas (1 in flood, 2 at action stage) · Alabama (1 in flood) · Georgia (1 in flood, 6 at action stage) · Puerto Rico (1 in flood) · Maryland (8 forecast to flood, 2 at action stage) · Alaska (2 forecast to flood, 3 at action stage) · New Jersey (6 forecast to flood, 1 at action stage) · Delaware (3 forecast to flood) · Colorado (1 forecast to flood) · District of Columbia (1 forecast to flood, 1 at action stage) · Pennsylvania (1 forecast to flood, 1 at action stage)
What the flood categories mean
- Action stage The river is near flood stage. NWS and local officials start preparing; there is no flooding yet.
- Minor flooding Minimal or no property damage, but possibly some public threat, such as water over low roads.
- Moderate flooding Some buildings near the river may flood, roads may close and some evacuations may be needed.
- Major flooding Extensive flooding of buildings and roads, with significant evacuations of people and property.
Questions
Which rivers are flooding in North Carolina right now?
No NWS river gauge in North Carolina is at or above flood stage right now. 3 river gauges are forecast to reach flood stage. This list is rebuilt from National Weather Service river gauges every 15 minutes.
What is flood stage?
Flood stage is the river level, measured at a gauge, at which the river starts to cause flooding at that place. The National Weather Service sets it for each gauge, along with an action stage just below it and levels for minor, moderate and major flooding. The numbers are gauge heights, not water depths, so 20 feet at one gauge cannot be compared with 20 feet at another.
What do action, minor, moderate and major flooding mean?
Action stage means the river is close to flooding and officials start preparing. Minor flooding means little or no property damage but some public threat, such as water over low roads. Moderate flooding means some buildings near the river may flood and some evacuations may be needed. Major flooding means extensive flooding of buildings and roads and significant evacuations.
Is this a flood warning?
No. These are observed and forecast river levels from National Weather Service gauges. Flood warnings are issued separately by NWS forecast offices and are listed on this site's US weather alerts pages. A river can be in flood at a gauge without a warning for your street, and a flash flood can happen far from any gauge, so follow local warnings and officials.
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River stages and forecasts from the NOAA National Weather Service, National Water Prediction Service (public domain). water.noaa.gov has each gauge's full hydrograph.