Little River near Princeton, NC
Is Little River near Princeton, NC flooding right now?
Little River near Princeton, NC measured 1.21 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 10.8 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.21 ft
Streamflow
86 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.72 ft on Mon, Oct 10, 2016.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 14.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.72 ft | 2016-10-10 |
| 13.94 ft | 1964-10-06 |
| 13.5 ft | 1960-10-25 |
| 12.8 ft | 1954-01-24 |
| 12.7 ft | 1934-12-02 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little River near Kenly, NC | 5.6 mi | Johnston County |
| Nahunta Swamp near Pikeville, NC | 10.1 mi | Wayne County |
| Neuse River at Smithfield, NC | 10.6 mi | Johnston County |
| Little River at Nc581 near Goldsboro, NC | 11.1 mi | Wayne County |
| Mill Creek at Cox Mill, NC | 12.1 mi | Johnston County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.