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Black River (NC, SC)

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
9 of 9
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 9 gauges on the Black River (NC, SC) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Black River levels, gauge by gauge

The Black River is measured at 9 gauges across North Carolina, South Carolina. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Antioch Church Rd NC 0.65 ft 14.00 ft below flood stage
Currie NC 1.77 ft — no flood stage set
Tomahawk NC 3.31 ft 18.00 ft normal, falling
Plantersville SC 14.62 ft — no flood stage set
Andrews SC 18.57 ft — no flood stage set
Dunbar SC 16.88 ft — no flood stage set
Manning SC 10.35 ft — no flood stage set
Kingstree SC 2.07 ft 12.00 ft normal, rising
Rhems SC 12.39 ft — no flood stage set

Recent levels on the Black River

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Tomahawk, NC, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Tomahawk →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Black River flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Black River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Black River?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Tomahawk is at 3.31 ft; Kingstree is at 2.07 ft.

Where is the Black River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Black River across North Carolina, South Carolina.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.