The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina Cape Fear River At Lillington affecting Harnett County.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Cape Fear River at Lillington.
When: Until early Wednesday afternoon.
Impacts: At 13.0 feet, Action stage. The Cape Fear River reaches bankfull. At 14.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. The boat launch ramp and wooden deck at Mermaid Point 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 3:28 AM EDT Monday the stage was 10.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage around daybreak this morning and crest at 21.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 21.3 feet on 09/18/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers. The next statement will be issued by this afternoon.