Neuse River near Clayton, NC
Is Neuse River near Clayton, NC flooding right now?
Neuse River near Clayton, NC measured 1.29 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.7 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.29 ft
Streamflow
246 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.12 ft on Wed, Sep 19, 1945.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 14.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.12 ft | 1945-09-19 |
| 21.62 ft | 1929-10-03 |
| 21.15 ft | 1919-07-23 |
| 20.67 ft | 1999-09-17 |
| 20.48 ft | 2016-10-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Neuse River Tributary at Nrwwtp Eastern Ste near Auburn, NC | 6.4 mi | Wake County |
| Neuse River Tributary at Nrwwtp Central Ste near Auburn, NC | 7.2 mi | Wake County |
| Swift Creek at Sr1555 near Clayton, NC | 7.2 mi | Johnston County |
| Neuse River at Smithfield, NC | 9.8 mi | Johnston County |
| Middle Creek near Clayton, NC | 11.6 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.