Neuse River at Kinston, NC
Is Neuse River at Kinston, NC flooding right now?
Neuse River at Kinston, NC measured 4.33 ft on 2026-11-11 14:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.7 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.33 ft
Streamflow
909 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.31 ft on Fri, Oct 14, 2016.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 16.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.31 ft | 2016-10-14 |
| 27.71 ft | 1999-09-23 |
| 25.78 ft | 2018-09-21 |
| 25 ft | 1919-07-24 |
| 24.7 ft | 1924-10-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Contentnea Creek at Grifton, NC | 11.0 mi | Lenoir County |
| Contentnea Creek at Hookerton, NC | 11.8 mi | Greene County |
| Bear Creek at Mays Store, NC | 11.8 mi | Lenoir County |
| Neuse River at Whitehall, NC | 14.8 mi | Wayne County |
| Trent River near Trenton, NC | 15.1 mi | Jones 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.