Cape Fear River at Lillington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 27.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 27.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 33.2 ft on Sep 19, 1945 (historic crest)
- 27.6 ft on Oct 2, 1929 (historic crest)
- 21.3 ft on Sep 18, 2018 (historic crest)
- 19.4 ft on Oct 9, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Action stage. The Cape Fear River reaches bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. The boat launch ramp and wooden deck at Mermaid Point Restaurant are flooded. |
| 17.0 ft | Water threatens homes upstream on Riverside Hills Drive. |
| 19.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. The storm drains on the north bank are inundated and water reaches the water treatment plant. Homes on Riverside Hills Drive are flooded. |
| 27.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Flooding reaches Mermaid Point Restaurant on the south bank. |
| 30.0 ft | Water reaches the base of the northbound Highway 421 bridge. |
| 34.0 ft | Water reaches the road surface of the northbound 421 bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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