Lumber River at Lumberton West 5th Street
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.2 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
- 21.9 ft on Oct 10, 2016 (historic crest)
- 21.4 ft on Sep 21, 2018 (historic crest)
- 18.8 ft on Aug 13, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Flood stage. Water affects lower areas of Stephenson Memorial Park and Luther Britt Park on the river side of the levee. Lowlands are flooded...especially in the Pines Area. |
|---|---|
| 14.5 ft | Flood waters will inundate much of Stephenson Park on Riverside Drive. Flooding worsens on the river side of the levee in Luther Britt Park. Minor flooding of yards occurs in the Pines Area and between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of Lumberton. |
| 15.0 ft | Flood waters spread on to Chickenfoot Road...Hestertown Road and Noir Street. Minor flooding continues in the Pines Area and between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of Lumberton. |
| 16.0 ft | Most of Stephenson Park will be flooded. Flooding worsens in the Pines Area and between the Pepsi plant and the river. The lowest homes in these areas may become isolated or inundated. Chickenfoot Road...Hestertown Road and Noir Street may be impassable. |
| 17.0 ft | Stephenson Park will be closed. Dozens of homes in the Pines Area and between the Pepsi plant and the river will be inundated or isolated. Several roads will be closed including Chickenfoot Road...Hestertown Road and Noir Street. Portions of Kite Road may also be flooded. The Scottish Packing Company may also be affected. |
| 18.0 ft | Floodwaters come within 40 feet of the Pepsi plant on Chippewa Street. Flooding deepens in the Pines Area and between the Pepsi plant and the river. Dozens of homes will be isolated or inundated in these areas. Several roads will be closed including Chickenfoot Road...Hestertown Road and Noir Street. Portions of Kite Road may be impassable. |
Forecast office: NWS Wilmington · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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