Neuse River near Falls, NC
Is Neuse River near Falls, NC flooding right now?
Neuse River near Falls, NC measured 1.27 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.27 ft
Streamflow
109 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.05 ft on Mon, Sep 16, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 6.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.05 ft | 1996-09-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Creek Tributary at Neuse, NC | 3.0 mi | Wake County |
| Perry Creek at Perry Creek Road near Raleigh, NC | 4.5 mi | Wake County |
| Perry Creek at Sr2012 near Millbrook, NC | 4.6 mi | Wake County |
| Marsh Creek at Sr2030 at Millbrook, NC | 6.1 mi | Wake County |
| Big Branch Tributary at Wingate Dr at Raleigh, NC | 6.9 mi | Wake 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.