Cape Fear River at Lillington

Last updated: Apr 4, 2025, 6:11 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 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.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 35.4061, -78.8133
RFC SERFC
State NC
WFO RAH
County Harnett
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02102500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 15.85 ft on 08-09-2024 (P)
2. 13.61 ft on 02-09-2020
3. 15.56 ft on 11-16-2018
4. 17.98 ft on 11-14-2018
5. 10.01 ft on 10-12-2018

Historic Crests

1. 33.19 ft on 09-19-1945
2. 27.55 ft on 10-02-1929
3. 21.27 ft on 09-18-2018
4. 19.41 ft on 10-09-2016
5. 18.97 ft on 09-07-1996

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 130.63 ft
moderate Flooding 122.63 ft
minor Flooding 117.63 ft
action 116.63 ft
Latest Value 105.88 ft
Gauge Zero 103.63 ft

Gauge Photos

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Right bank facing north

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 Hours.

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WFO Information

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Raleigh, NC 27606
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