Station Name: CAPE FEAR RIVER AT LILLINGTON, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 118 feet / 36 meters

Nearest Address:
109 S Main St
Lillington, NC 27546
Harnett County

GPS Coordinates: 35.4061111, -78.8133333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Heat Advisory issued July 7 at 1:39PM EDT until July 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 5:39 PM
Expires: Tue July 8, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values ranging from 105 to 109 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Flood Warning issued July 7 at 9:24AM EDT until July 9 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 1:24 PM
Expires: Tue July 8, 2025, 1:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At Lillington affecting Harnett County. Deep River At Moncure affecting Chatham and Lee Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at Lillington. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. The boat launch ramp and wooden deck at The Riverside Restaurant are flooded. At 17.0 feet, Water threatens homes upstream on Riverside Hills Drive. At 19.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins. The storm drains on the north bank are inundated and water reaches the water treatment plant. Homes on Riverside Hills Drive are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:28 AM EDT Monday the stage was 14.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers. The next statement will be issued this evening.

Heat Advisory issued July 7 at 1:39PM EDT until July 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 5:39 PM
Expires: Tue July 8, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values ranging from 105 to 109 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Heat Advisory issued July 7 at 1:39PM EDT until July 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 5:39 PM
Expires: Tue July 8, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Heat index values ranging from 105 to 109 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Flood Warning issued July 7 at 12:36PM EDT until July 8 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 4:36 PM
Expires: Tue July 8, 2025, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Lee, Moore, Orange and Person. * WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1231 PM EDT, many locations in the warned area remain inundated from Sunday's rainfall. Between 5 and 11 inches of rain fell with the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal and while no significant rainfall is expected today, it will take several hours before water begins to recede. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Durham, Chapel Hill, Burlington, Sanford, Graham, Southern Pines, Roxboro, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Carthage, Siler City, Carrboro, Pinehurst, Mebane, Aberdeen, Goldston, Elon, Rougemont, Concord and Gibsonville. - Areas along the Eno River will see continued flooding, as will areas near Hyco Lake. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious later tonight after sunset when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.