Is the Neuse River flooding?

North Carolina · 7 gauges · North Carolina river levels

The Neuse River is tracked by 7 USGS streamgauges in North Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Neuse River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 6 of 7 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.

data refreshed 10 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Neuse River near Goldsboro, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 29.74 ft on 12 October 2016, carrying 53,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1866 (98 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.93 ft, 26.8 ft below that record.

Drains 2,399 sq mi · gauge elevation 42 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Neuse River near Falls, NCNo flooding1.27 ft6 ft
Neuse River near Clayton, NCNo flooding1.29 ft9 ft
Neuse River at Smithfield, NCNo flooding4.71 ft15 ft
Neuse River near Goldsboro, NCNo flooding2.93 ft18 ft
Neuse River at Kinston, NCNo flooding3.07 ft14 ft
Neuse River near Fort Barnwell, NCNo flooding2.87 ft13 ft
Neuse River at Whitehall, NCNo current data
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.