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Black River at Tomahawk Water Level & Fishing Conditions

BLACK RIVER NEAR TOMAHAWK, NC · USGS 02106500 · North Carolina · 34.7550, -78.2886

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.43 ft
Flow 28 cfs · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 3:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind

Flow is 28 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 353 cfs).

Flow
28 cfs
Gauge Height
1.43 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable

7-Day Flow Trend

58 cfs 28 cfs

Flow has fallen 29% over the past three days.

Flow fell from 58 to 28 cfs this week.

About This Gauge

USGS 02106500 is a public stream gauge on Black River in North Carolina. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.

3-Day Weather Outlook

Today
Partly cloudy
92° / 74°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Thunderstorms
87° / 71°F
Precip: 0.53 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Thunderstorms
75° / 68°F
Precip: 1.14 in · Wind: 3 mph

Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.

More Gauges On Black River

These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Black River?

Black River is currently flowing at 28 cfs at USGS gauge 02106500 as of Oct 2, 3:00 PM UTC.

Is Black River above or below normal right now?

Black River is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 28 cfs, compared with a typical median of 353 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Black River?

This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Black River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.

What other gauges should I check near Black River?

Other gauges on Black River worth checking include BLACK RIVER NEAR CURRIE, NC (23.8 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.

What is the weather outlook for Black River?

The forecast for today near Black River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 92°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

Is Black River good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.

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