NEUSE RIVER AT SMITHFIELD, NC
Is NEUSE RIVER AT SMITHFIELD, NC flooding right now?
No — NEUSE RIVER AT SMITHFIELD, NC is at 4.15 ft, 10.8 ft below its 15 ft flood stage, as of 46 min ago.
Gauge height
4.15 ft
Streamflow
—
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.09 ft on Mon, Oct 10, 2016.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 15.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.09 ft | 2016-10-10 |
| 27.4 ft | 1996-09-08 |
| 27.1 ft | 1908-08-01 |
| 26.8 ft | 1919-07-24 |
| 26.72 ft | 1999-09-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK CREEK NEAR FOUR OAKS, NC | 6.7 mi | Johnston County |
| SWIFT CREEK AT SR1555 NEAR CLAYTON, NC | 9.4 mi | Johnston County |
| NEUSE RIVER NEAR CLAYTON, NC | 9.8 mi | Johnston County |
| LITTLE RIVER NEAR KENLY, NC | 10.5 mi | Johnston County |
| LITTLE RIVER NEAR PRINCETON, NC | 10.6 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.