Lumber River at Lumberton, NC
Is Lumber River at Lumberton, NC flooding right now?
Lumber River at Lumberton, NC measured 6.59 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.4 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.59 ft
Streamflow
78 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.21 ft on Mon, Sep 17, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 10.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.21 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 21.87 ft | 2016-10-10 |
| 21.39 ft | 2018-09-21 |
| 18.79 ft | 2024-08-13 |
| 18.39 ft | 2021-02-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Swamp near Tar Heel, NC | 11.8 mi | Robeson County |
| Lumber River at Boardman, NC | 12.4 mi | Robeson County |
| Lumber River at State Highway 710 near Pembroke, NC | 13.4 mi | Robeson County |
| Cape Fear River at Wilm O Huske Lock near Tarheel, NC | 18.4 mi | Bladen County |
| Lumber River at Fair Bluff, NC | 21.0 mi | Columbus 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.