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
24 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Flooding reaches the road level of the Bragg Blvd (Hwy 24/87) bridge over the Little River. Local businesses will be flooded.
30 ft
Water reaches the base of the Bragg Blvd (Hwy 24/87) bridge across the Little River.
28 ft
Flooding reaches the road surface of the Manchester Road bridge.
27 ft
The Starlite motel is flooded and Manchester Road is closed.
25 ft
Water reaches the base of the Manchester Road bridge and the foundation of the Starlite motel at the intersection of Manchester Road and Bragg Blvd (Hwy 24/87).
24 ft
Manchester Road is flooded.
23 ft
Minor flooding begins on Manchester Road near the Fort Bragg water treatment plant.
18 ft
Minor flooding begins in Fort Bragg near the water treatment plant.
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, 2018 | 38.3 ft | — |
| Oct 10, 2016 | 32.19 ft | — |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 31.36 ft | -9,999 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MANN7
River
Little River
County
Cumberland, NC
Coordinates
35.1936°N, 78.9856°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little River at Manchester?
The Little River at Manchester gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02103000) 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 Little River at Manchester?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little River at Manchester is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little River at Manchester to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Little River at Manchester gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cumberland County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.1936°N, 78.9856°W. USGS site number: 02103000. 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