Lumber River at Lumberton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 29.0 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
- 28.0 ft on Oct 9, 2016 (historic crest)
- 21.5 ft on Aug 12, 2024 (historic crest)
- 21.1 ft on Feb 20, 2021 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Low land flooding will occur along the river. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Low land flooding will occur along the river. The flood waters may affect some residential property as water backs up into the drainage ditches in the city. |
| 15.0 ft | Flood waters will affect yards in the Pines area, Coxs Pond area, and along River Road. Additional residential property will be affected between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of Lumberton. |
| 16.0 ft | Flooding worsens in the Pines and Coxs Pond areas as well as along River Road. Flooding also worsens between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of town. In addition, Chickenfoot Road, Hestertown Road and Noir Street will have flood waters on them. |
| 17.0 ft | Flooding worsens west of Interstate 95 and water may begin surrounding homes in the Pines and Coxs Pond areas. Homes off River Road may become isolated by flood waters. Water may also affect yards off Planetarium Road and fields off deep Branch Road. East of Lumberton, the lowest homes in the Pines area may be flooded and homes may be surrounded by water in the Pines area and between the Pepsi plant and the river. Chickenfoot Road, Noir Street and Hestertown Road may be impassable. |
| 18.0 ft | Flood waters deepen in the Pines and Coxs Pond areas as well as along River Road. Flood waters may affect Carthage Road. Several homes will become isolated or inundated between the Pepsi plant and the river. Chickenfoot Road, Hestertown Road and Noir Street will be closed. |
| 19.0 ft | Extensive flooding occurs along the river. Over 50 dwellings will be inundated or isolated due to the flood waters and several roads will be closed especially in the Pines area and Coxs Pond area. Carthage Road may be completely covered with water. |
| 26.0 ft | Interstate 95 is flooded where it crosses the river between exit 17 and exit 19. |
Forecast office: NWS Wilmington · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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