Cape Fear River at Elizabethtown

Last updated: Jun 22, 2025, 5:57 AM UTC
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Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 47 - Considerable flooding will occur along the entire length of the river as well as near the city of Elizabethtown. U.S. 701 may be flooded north of the bridge over the river. Approximately 500 structures will be isolated or flooded on both sides of the river from the White Oak area down to Barney Coe Road including buildings along area creeks. Travel along the length of the river will be difficult or impossible due to high water and road closures.
  • 43 - Considerable flooding like 1945 flood will occur along the entire length of the river as well as near the city of Elizabethtown. Water may isolate or get into a few residences along Turnbull Creek near U.S. 701. Overall, there will be several hundred residences that are isolated by flood waters on both sides of the river from the White Oak area down Barney Coe Road and many buildings will be flooded. Travel along the length of the river will be significantly hampered by high water and road closures.
  • 42 - Airport Road near White’s Creek may become impassable within 24 hours. Portions of Highway 53 between U.S. 701 and White Oak will be closed. Water may approach a few residences along Turnbull Creek near U.S. 701. There will be hundreds of residences that are isolated by flood waters on both sides of the river from the White Oak area down to Barney Coe Road and many buildings may be flooded. Travel along the length of the river will be hampered by high water and road closures. Similar to Florence 2018.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 34.6267, -78.5783
RFC SERFC
State NC
WFO ILM
County Bladen

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 25.15 ft on 09-29-2024
2. 26.10 ft on 09-20-2024
3. 32.02 ft on 08-12-2024
4. 21.98 ft on 03-31-2024
5. 27.09 ft on 01-15-2024

Historic Crests

1. 43.20 ft on 09-23-1945
2. 42.51 ft on 09-21-2018
3. 39.10 ft on 09-23-1928
4. 38.90 ft on 10-06-1929
5. 36.44 ft on 10-11-2016

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Probability Information

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Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
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Note: The official hydrograph at the top of this web page was made by a river forecaster using past rainfall and forecast rainfall for the next 48 hours. The Potential River Level graphics are computer generated and most useful for rain expected beyond 48 hours.

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Wilmington
2015 Gardner Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
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