Major Flood
27 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34 ft
Water reaches the road surface of the northbound 421 bridge.
30 ft
Water reaches the base of the northbound Highway 421 bridge.
27 ft
Major flooding begins. Flooding reaches Mermaid Point Restaurant on the south bank.
19 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.
17 ft
Water threatens homes upstream on Riverside Hills Drive.
14 ft
Minor flooding begins. The boat launch ramp and wooden deck at Mermaid Point Restaurant are flooded.
13 ft
Action stage. The Cape Fear River reaches bankfull.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1945 | 33.19 ft | 150,000 cfs |
| Oct 1, 1929 | 27.55 ft | 107,000 cfs |
| Sep 18, 2018 | 21.27 ft | 63,536 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LLLN7
River
Cape Fear River
County
Harnett, NC
Coordinates
35.4061°N, 78.8133°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cape Fear River at Lillington?
The Cape Fear River at Lillington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02102500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cape Fear River at Lillington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cape Fear River at Lillington is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cape Fear River rises?
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Where is the Cape Fear River at Lillington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harnett County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4061°N, 78.8133°W. USGS site number: 02102500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey