Cape Fear River at Lillington, NC
Is Cape Fear River at Lillington, NC flooding right now?
Cape Fear River at Lillington, NC measured 1.63 ft on 2026-11-11 14:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.4 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.63 ft
Streamflow
359 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 33.19 ft on Wed, Sep 19, 1945.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 25.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33.19 ft | 1945-09-19 |
| 27.55 ft | 1929-10-02 |
| 21.27 ft | 2018-09-18 |
| 19.41 ft | 2016-10-09 |
| 18.97 ft | 1996-09-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Creek near Corinth, NC | 13.9 mi | Chatham County |
| Middle Creek near Clayton, NC | 16.9 mi | Johnston County |
| Little River at Manchester, NC | 17.6 mi | Cumberland County |
| Tank Creek at Reilly Road at Fort Bragg, NC | 18.8 mi | Cumberland County |
| Tank Creek at Hurst Drive at Fort Bragg, NC | 20.3 mi | Cumberland County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.