New River near Gum Branch, NC
Is New River near Gum Branch, NC flooding right now?
New River near Gum Branch, NC measured 1.60 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 12.4 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.60 ft
Streamflow
8 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.76 ft on Sat, Sep 15, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 20.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.76 ft | 2018-09-15 |
| 25.12 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 20.61 ft | 2016-10-09 |
| 20.55 ft | 2010-10-01 |
| 20.32 ft | 2005-10-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| New River below Hwy17 Bridge at Jacksonville, NC | 8.3 mi | Onslow County |
| Limestone Creek at Nc 24 near Hadley, NC | 10.8 mi | Duplin County |
| Trent River near Trenton, NC | 15.2 mi | Jones County |
| Northeast Cape Fear River near Chinquapin, NC | 17.8 mi | Duplin County |
| Trent River at Pollocksville, NC | 20.3 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.