River stage
Tomahawk, Black River
- River level
- 3.31 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.22 ft
- Recent high
- 8.46 ft
- Recent low
- 0.83 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TOMN7
- 30-day change
- +0.74 ft
- Average
- 2.74 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 31.34 ft
In brief
The Black River at Tomahawk, NC read 3.31 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.69 ft below action stage. That is 0.74 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TOMN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.34 ft | 2018-09-18 |
| 2 | 27.92 ft | 2016-10-11 |
| 3 | 27.14 ft | 1999-09-18 |
| 4 | 22.08 ft | 1984-09-17 |
| 5 | 21.40 ft | 2024-08-11 |
| 6 | 21.31 ft | 1996-09-10 |
| 7 | 21.17 ft | 1999-10-21 |
| 8 | 20.74 ft | 1992-08-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 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.
- 20.00 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.
- 22.00 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Black River flooding at Tomahawk?
No. The Black River at Tomahawk is at 3.31 ft, 12.69 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Tomahawk?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the Black River has been at Tomahawk?
The highest crest on record is 31.34 ft, on 2018-09-18.
Is the Black River high or low right now at Tomahawk?
At 3.31 ft it is higher than 70% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TOMN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02106500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.