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Lumber River at Fairbluff

National Weather Service gauge FBLN7 · North Carolina · Columbus County · 34.3133, -79.0383

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

11.0 ftLow areas along Riverside Dr in Fair Bluff begin to flood.
12.0 ftWater begins to affect Riverside Dr and yards along Main Street and Causey Road in Fair Bluff.
13.0 ftFlooding worsens along Main Street, Riverside Drive, and Causey Rd. Low lying structures nearer the river on Main Street and Riverside drive may have water in them. Some driveways along Causey Road may be flooded.
14.0 ftFlooding reaches Main ST near Riverside DR and Elm ST. Flooding along Causey RD deepens and may reach the road in a few spots. Low lying structures on Main ST and Riverside DR may have water in them. Water may also affect Bardin ST. As the water rises beyond 14 feet, Main ST may become impassable near Riverside DR and Elm St and flooding will extend to the railroad. Low areas south of the railroad connected to the river via the canal south of the Hwy 904 bridge may flood as the water rises beyond 14 feet.
15.0 ftFlooding continues to deepen in flooded areas and expand to nearby areas. Flooding along Causey RD may reach the railroad near Main ST and parts of Causey RD may flood. Main ST will be impassable near Riverside DR and Elm St and several buildings in these areas will be flooded. Flooding in areas south of the railroad will continue to worsen and water may overtop the railroad near the flooded areas on Elm ST and Riverside DR. Academy ST may begin to flood via Cypress Branch on the east side of town.
16.0 ftExtensive flooding along the river including areas along Ice Plant RD and Fair Bluff RD. Water may get near the intersection of Ice Plant RD and Main ST. Floodwaters overtop the railroad in the Riverside DR and Elm St flood areas. This results in much of the area between Conway RD and Orange ST being flooded and many between W Brooks ST and the River have water in them. Flooding near Elm ST almost gets to Waddell ST and Academy ST flooding worsens. Flooding also worsens along Causey RD.
17.0 ftExtensive flooding along the river including areas along Ice Plant RD and Fair Bluff RD. Much of Fair Bluff is flooded with water in many buildings and many roads impassable. Dry areas include Main St near Conway RD, most of the area between Conway RD and Hamer ST including areas west of Conway RD between 4th ST and Graham ST. Areas between Orange ST and Causey RD will be dry as well except lower areas between Causey RD and the railroad near Enzor ST and near the railroad crossing at Frank Horne DR.

Forecast office: NWS Wilmington · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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