River stage
Neuse River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 9 of 9
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 9 of 9 gauges on the Neuse River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Neuse River levels, gauge by gauge
The Neuse River is measured at 9 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge CBFN7 | 0.81 ft | no flood stage set |
| Clayton | 1.77 ft | normal, rising |
| Falls Lake | 246.38 ft | normal, steady |
| Fort Barnwell | 2.36 ft | normal, falling |
| Goldsboro | 2.47 ft | normal, falling |
| Kinston | 2.70 ft | normal, steady |
| Neuse River at Main St in Seven Springs | 2.17 ft | below flood stage |
| Oriental | 1.16 ft | normal, steady |
| Smithfield | 5.69 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Neuse River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Clayton, NC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Tar River 10 gauges
- New River (NC) 3 gauges
- Fishing Creek (NC) 1 gauge
- Crabtree Creek 6 gauges
- Cape Fear River 8 gauges
- Beaver Creek (NC) 4 gauges
- Eno River 3 gauges
- Haw River 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neuse River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 9 reporting gauges on the Neuse River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Neuse River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Clayton is at 1.77 ft; Falls Lake is at 246.38 ft; Fort Barnwell is at 2.36 ft; Goldsboro is at 2.47 ft.
Where is the Neuse River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 9 gauges on the Neuse River in North Carolina.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.