Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.70 ft | 2018-09-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Jacksonville, New River
- River level
- 1.00 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 2.50 ft
- Flood stage
- 3.50 ft
- Record crest
- 7.70 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JCKN7
- Record crest
- 7.70 ft
- Flood stage
- 3.50 ft
- Moderate flood
- 5.00 ft
- Major flood
- 7.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2018-09-16
In brief
The New River at Jacksonville, NC read 1.00 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.50 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge JCKN7
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 2.50 ft
Very low lying areas in downtown Jacksonville adjacent to the New River and other tributaries will see minor flooding.
- 3.50 ft
Minor flooding in downtown Jacksonville, flooding docks and yards adjacent to the New River, Wilson Bay, and other tributaries. Flooding along Shoreline Drive and near Wilson Bay Park.
- 5.00 ft
Numerous homes and businesses will see flooding throughout downtown Jacksonville. Portions of Court Street, Shoreline Drive, and Bayview Drive will be inundated with water and may be impassable.
- 7.00 ft
Widespread and significant flooding throughout downtown Jacksonville, with businesses and homes flooded. Many roads in the downtown Jacksonville area, near and south of Old Bridge Street, will be impassable with several feet of inundation.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New River flooding at Jacksonville?
No. The New River at Jacksonville is at 1.0 ft, 1.5 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Jacksonville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 2.5 ft, minor flooding 3.5 ft, moderate flooding 5 ft and major flooding 7 ft.
What is the highest the New River has been at Jacksonville?
The highest crest on record is 7.7 ft, on 2018-09-16.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JCKN7). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.