Lumber River at Lumberton West 5th Street
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Robeson County, North Carolina on the Lumber River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02134170, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18 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.
17 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.
16 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.
15 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.
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.
13 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.
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 | 22.21 ft | 16,900 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2018 | 22.21 ft | 16,900 cfs |
| Oct 10, 2016 | 21.87 ft | 14,300 cfs |
| Oct 10, 2016 | 21.87 ft | 14,300 cfs |
| Sep 21, 2018 | 21.39 ft | 13,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lumber River at Lumberton West 5th Street?
The Lumber River at Lumberton West 5th Street gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02134170) 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 West 5th Street?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lumber River at Lumberton West 5th Street is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
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Where is the Lumber River at Lumberton West 5th Street gauge located?
The gauge is located in Robeson County, North Carolina at coordinates 34.6200°N, 79.0108°W. USGS site number: 02134170. 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