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Cape Fear River at Lillington
Critical Stages
13' - Action
14' - Flood
19' - Moderate
27' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:28 PM EST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.51 ft
Flow: 0.535 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.529 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 1.6 | 0.589 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 1.6 | 0.589 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.529 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.529 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 1.6 | 0.589 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 2 | 0.858 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 2.5 | 1.29 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 2.9 | 1.74 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 3.2 | 2.13 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 PM 12/20 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| 7 PM 12/20 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 AM 12/21 | 3.5 | 2.55 |
| 7 AM 12/21 | 3.5 | 2.55 |
| 1 PM 12/21 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| 7 PM 12/21 | 3.2 | 2.13 |
| 1 AM 12/22 | 3 | 1.87 |
| 7 AM 12/22 | 2.8 | 1.62 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:28 PM 12/17 | 1.51 | 0.535 |
| 5:13 PM 12/17 | 1.51 | 0.535 |
| 4:58 PM 12/17 | 1.51 | 0.535 |
| 4:43 PM 12/17 | 1.51 | 0.535 |
| 4:28 PM 12/17 | 1.51 | 0.535 |
| 4:13 PM 12/17 | 1.52 | 0.541 |
| 3:58 PM 12/17 | 1.52 | 0.541 |
| 3:43 PM 12/17 | 1.52 | 0.541 |
| 3:28 PM 12/17 | 1.52 | 0.541 |
| 3:13 PM 12/17 | 1.53 | 0.547 |
| 2:58 PM 12/17 | 1.53 | 0.547 |
| 2:43 PM 12/17 | 1.53 | 0.547 |
| 2:28 PM 12/17 | 1.54 | 0.553 |
| 2:13 PM 12/17 | 1.53 | 0.547 |
| 1:58 PM 12/17 | 1.54 | 0.553 |
| 1:43 PM 12/17 | 1.53 | 0.547 |
| 1:28 PM 12/17 | 1.54 | 0.553 |
| 1:13 PM 12/17 | 1.53 | 0.547 |
| 12:58 PM 12/17 | 1.54 | 0.553 |
| 12:43 PM 12/17 | 1.54 | 0.553 |
| 12:28 PM 12/17 | 1.55 | 0.559 |
| 12:13 PM 12/17 | 1.54 | 0.553 |
| 11:58 AM 12/17 | 1.54 | 0.553 |
| 11:43 AM 12/17 | 1.55 | 0.559 |
| 11:28 AM 12/17 | 1.55 | 0.559 |
| 11:13 AM 12/17 | 1.55 | 0.559 |
| 10:58 AM 12/17 | 1.56 | 0.565 |
| 10:43 AM 12/17 | 1.56 | 0.565 |
| 10:28 AM 12/17 | 1.57 | 0.571 |
| 10:13 AM 12/17 | 1.58 | 0.577 |
34' -
Water reaches the road surface of the northbound 421 bridge.
30' -
Water reaches the base of the northbound Highway 421 bridge.
27' -
Major flooding begins. Flooding reaches Mermaid Point Restaurant on the south bank.
19' -
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' -
Water threatens homes upstream on Riverside Hills Drive.
14' -
Minor flooding begins. The boat launch ramp and wooden deck at Mermaid Point Restaurant are flooded.
13' -
Action stage. The Cape Fear River reaches bankfull.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 1945 | 33.19 |
| Oct 2, 1929 | 27.55 |
| Sep 18, 2018 | 21.27 |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 19.41 |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 18.97 |
| Nov 14, 2018 | 17.98 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 15.85 |
| Mar 1, 1987 | 15.59 |
| Nov 16, 2018 | 15.56 |
| Jun 14, 2006 | 14.6 |
| Jul 24, 1997 | 14.26 |
| Feb 9, 2020 | 13.61 |
| Oct 12, 2018 | 10.01 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
