Major Flood
19 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Interstate 95 is flooded where it crosses the river between exit 17 and exit 19.
19 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.
18 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.
17 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.
16 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.
15 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.
13 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.
11 ft
Low land flooding will occur along the river.
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 17, 2018 | 29 ft | — |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 28 ft | — |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 21.48 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LBRN7
River
Lumber River
County
Robeson, NC
Coordinates
34.6336°N, 79.0378°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lumber River at Lumberton?
The Lumber River at Lumberton gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Lumber River at Lumberton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lumber River at Lumberton is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
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Where is the Lumber River at Lumberton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Robeson County, North Carolina at coordinates 34.6336°N, 79.0378°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.