Willis Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Willis Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Cape Fear River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Cumberland
Physical characteristics
Main source	confluence of Swans Creek and Kirks Mill Creek about 5 miles northeast of Tobermory, North Carolina 80 ft (24 m) 34°51′31″N 078°51′03″W / 34.85861°N 78.85083°W / 34.85861; -78.85083
River mouth	Cape Fear River about 1.5 miles southwest of Elease, North Carolina 33 ft (10 m) 34°51′05″N 078°49′38″W / 34.85139°N 78.82722°W / 34.85139; -78.82722
Length	1.90 mi (3.06 km)
Basin features
Progression	southeast
River system	Cape Fear River
Basin size	13.53 square miles (35.0 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Swans Creek Right: Kirks Mill Creek
Bridges	Crittercreek Road

Willis Creek is a 1.90 mi (3.06 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Cape Fear River in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Course

Willis Creek rises on the west side of Fayetteville, North Carolina in Fort Bragg. Cross Creek then flows southeast through Fayetteville to join the Cape Fear River on the east side of Fayetteville.

Watershed

Cross Creek drains 13.53 square miles (35.0 km²) of area, receives about 48.7 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 560.85 and is about 19% forested.