River stage
Goldsboro, Neuse River
- River level
- 2.47 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.39 ft
- Recent high
- 13.70 ft
- Recent low
- 2.25 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GLDN7
- 30-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Average
- 3.86 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 29.74 ft
In brief
The Neuse River at Goldsboro, NC read 2.47 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.53 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GLDN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.74 ft | 2016-10-12 |
| 2 | 28.85 ft | 1999-09-20 |
| 3 | 27.60 ft | 2018-09-19 |
| 4 | 27.30 ft | 1929-10-05 |
| 5 | 26.70 ft | 1945-09-23 |
| 6 | 26.21 ft | 1996-09-12 |
| 7 | 26.10 ft | 1964-10-09 |
| 8 | 25.30 ft | 1936-04-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Minor flooding begins. Water overflows the banks at the Arrington Bridge Rd and upstream of the US-117 bridge. Ferry Bridge Rd begins to flood.
- 20.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Arrington Bridge Road and access roads around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flood.
- 21.00 ft
Riverview Trailer Park homes and Stevens Mill Road begin to flood.
- 22.00 ft
Flooding begins on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
- 22.50 ft
Evacuation of some homes in the Mar-Mac area and possibly the Buckhorn Island subdivision may be necessary.
- 23.00 ft
Strobe lights at the end of the runway at Seymour Johnson Air Force base are flooded.
- 24.00 ft
Major flooding begins. Strobe lights at the end of the runway at Seymour Johnson Air Force base are flooded.
- 26.00 ft
Flooding threatens to close US-117.
- 28.00 ft
The northbound lane of Arrington Bridge Rd is impassable, which cuts off access to medical facilities for residents south of the city. Emergency services must set up a temporary triage.
- 29.00 ft
The Little River backs up and US-70 and NC-55 are closed. The water treatment plant is flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neuse River flooding at Goldsboro?
No. The Neuse River at Goldsboro is at 2.47 ft, 14.53 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Goldsboro?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Neuse River has been at Goldsboro?
The highest crest on record is 29.74 ft, on 2016-10-12.
Is the Neuse River high or low right now at Goldsboro?
At 2.47 ft it is higher than 17% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GLDN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02089000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.