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SwedenLumber River at Lumberton water level
River gauge, Lumber River, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 177 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Lumber River at Lumberton is running far below normal at 7.31 ft.
That puts it 0.99 ft below the median of 8.30 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. It is 5.69 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 8.00 ft (−0.69 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 6.62 ft and 8.41 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 8.30 ft0.99 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 7.37 ft – 12.37 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 8.00 ft−0.69 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.62 ft – 8.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.36 ft – 10.38 ft
- Highest on record
- 22.21 ftSeptember 17, 2018
- Lowest on record
- 6.16 ftAugust 13, 2002
Floating and fishing near Lumber River at Lumberton
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Flood stage here is 13.00 ft, 5.69 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Floodwaters come within 40 feet of the Pepsi plant on Chippewa Street. Flooding deepens in the Pines Area and between the Pepsi plant and the river. Dozens of homes will be isolated or inundated in these areas. Several roads will be closed including Chickenfoot Road...Hestertown Road and Noir Street. Portions of Kite Road may be impassable.
- 17.00 ft
- Stephenson Park will be closed. Dozens of homes in the Pines Area and between the Pepsi plant and the river will be inundated or isolated. Several roads will be closed including Chickenfoot Road...Hestertown Road and Noir Street. Portions of Kite Road may also be flooded. The Scottish Packing Company may also be affected.
- 16.00 ft
- Most of Stephenson Park will be flooded. Flooding worsens in the Pines Area and between the Pepsi plant and the river. The lowest homes in these areas may become isolated or inundated. Chickenfoot Road...Hestertown Road and Noir Street may be impassable.
- 15.00 ft
- Flood waters spread on to Chickenfoot Road...Hestertown Road and Noir Street. Minor flooding continues in the Pines Area and between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of Lumberton.
- 14.50 ft
- Flood waters will inundate much of Stephenson Park on Riverside Drive. Flooding worsens on the river side of the levee in Luther Britt Park. Minor flooding of yards occurs in the Pines Area and between the Pepsi plant and the river on the east side of Lumberton.
- 13.00 ft
- Flood stage. Water affects lower areas of Stephenson Memorial Park and Luther Britt Park on the river side of the levee. Lowlands are flooded...especially in the Pines Area.
- 7.31 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.21 ft | September 17, 2018 |
| 2 | 21.87 ft | October 10, 2016 |
| 3 | 21.39 ft | September 21, 2018 |
| 4 | 18.79 ft | August 13, 2024 |
| 5 | 18.39 ft | February 20, 2021 |
| 6 | 18.31 ft | August 10, 2024 |
| 7 | 18.29 ft | September 11, 2004 |
| 8 | 17.18 ft | November 18, 2018 |
| 9 | 16.98 ft | December 16, 2018 |
| 10 | 16.95 ft | December 25, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Lumber River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumber River near MaxtonRiver gauge, Lumber River | 6.86 ft | Low | +0.06 ft | 21 mi |
| Lumber River at BoardmanRiver gauge, Lumber River | 2.58 ft | Very low | −0.13 ft | 12 mi |
| Lumber River at NicholsRiver gauge, Lumber River | 11.64 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 28 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Swamp near Tar HeelRiver gauge, Big Swamp | 5.27 ft | Low | −0.09 ft | 12 mi |
| Cape Fear River at Wilm O Huske Lock near TarheelRiver gauge, Cape Fear River | 1.27 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 18 mi |
| Big Shoe Heel Creek near LaurinburgRiver gauge, Big Shoe Heel Creek | 1.31 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 23 mi |
| Little Pee Dee River near DillonRiver gauge, Little Pee Dee River | 107 cfs | Very low | −5.0 cfs | 24 mi |
| Beaver Creek at CumberlandRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 2.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 27 mi |
| Rockfish Creek at RaefordRiver gauge, Rockfish Creek | 2.86 ft | Very low | −0.14 ft | 29 mi |
| Blounts Creek at Winslow Street at FayettevilleRiver gauge, Blounts Creek | 3.60 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Lumber River at Lumberton compare with last year?
It is 0.69 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.00 ft.
What is flood stage for the Lumber River at Lumberton?
The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 5.69 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Lumber River at Lumberton in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 8.30 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 7.37 ft and 12.37 ft, based on 26 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Lumber River at Lumberton today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 PM EDT, the water level was 7.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lumber River at Lumberton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lumber River at Lumberton normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02134170(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.61796, -79.01130(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 7.31 ft | 2026-10-21 03:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 177 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Lumber River at Lumberton (usgs:02134170). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/lumber-river-at-lumberton
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