First Broad River at Lawndale, NC
Is First Broad River at Lawndale, NC flooding right now?
First Broad River at Lawndale, NC measured 0.70 ft on 2026-09-22 22:15:00 UTC. That observation was 19.3 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.70 ft
Streamflow
66 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.94 ft on Fri, Feb 7, 2020.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18.5 ft | 17.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 19.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 25.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 27.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.94 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 18.81 ft | 2013-07-27 |
| 16.31 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 16.18 ft | 2013-05-06 |
| 14.16 ft | 2012-05-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| First Broad River at Sr1512 near Lawndale, NC | 3.4 mi | Cleveland County |
| First Broad River near Casar, NC | 8.6 mi | Cleveland County |
| Buffalo Creek below Moss Lake Dam near Oak Grove, NC | 11.3 mi | Cleveland County |
| Sugar Branch near Boiling Springs, NC | 11.9 mi | Cleveland County |
| Jacob Fork at Ramsey, NC | 12.1 mi | Burke 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.