Cape Fear River River Levels

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

The Cape Fear River is approximately 202 miles long and runs through North Carolina.


Summary

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Cape Fear River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Cape Fear River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Cape Fear River At Lillington
USGS 02102500
566 cfs 1.56 ft 25.78
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Cape Fear River is a 202-mile (325 km) long blackwater river in east central North Carolina in the United States. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Fear, from which it takes its name.