Cape Fear River River Levels

Last Updated: December 4, 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
757 cfs 1.7 ft -10.63
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.