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Neuse River near Fort Barnwell water level

River gauge, Neuse River, North Carolina, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.13ft Down 0.40 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
356 cfs
10 20 Highest onrecord 22.75 ft Minor floodstage 13.00 ft

History

510ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 21Minor flood stage510ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21Minor flood stage
510ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 21Minor flood stage510ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21Minor flood stage
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
510ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026510ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Neuse River near Fort Barnwell is at 3.13 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 3.36 ft, based on 26 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.24 ft below typical. It is 9.87 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.64 ft, a difference of +0.49 ft.

It has dropped 0.40 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.01 ft and 4.01 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.36 ft0.24 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.51 ft – 7.49 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year
2.64 ft+0.49 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.01 ft – 4.01 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.42 ft – 8.02 ft
Highest on record
22.75 ftSeptember 20, 1999

Floating and fishing near Neuse River near Fort Barnwell

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 13.00 ft, 9.87 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft
Devastating flooding along River Road and any adjacent roads near the river, with numerous homes significantly inundated. HWY 118 also floods near River Road, and some homes along HWY 118 are inundated.
18.00 ft
Widespread flooding along and south of River Road. Water inundates homes on Cow Pen Landing Road and adjacent roads to the south of River Road. Additionally, residences on Elane Drive are flooded.
16.00 ft
Maple Cypress Road is inundated at low spots on either side of the bridge over the Neuse River. River Road is impassable in several spots. Water surrounds many homes along River Road, and adjacent roads to the south, including Jolly Ole Farm Road.
14.00 ft
The river threatens homes along the north bank of the river. Many acres of farmland flooded.
13.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding of many acres along the river. Water inundates boat ramps along the north bank of the river.
12.50 ft
Minor flooding is possible as river overflows the north bank into lowlands along the river.
3.13 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
122.75 ftSeptember 20, 1999
220.51 ftOctober 15, 2016
318.00 ftSeptember 23, 2018
414.67 ftNovember 19, 2020
514.13 ftMay 5, 2017
614.01 ftFebruary 6, 1998
713.70 ftNovember 25, 2006
813.32 ftAugust 15, 2024
912.98 ftOctober 2, 2010
1012.38 ftAugust 30, 2011

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on the Neuse River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Neuse River near FallsRiver gauge, Neuse River 1.24 ft Normal +0.01 ft 84 mi
Neuse River near ClaytonRiver gauge, Neuse River 1.40 ft Low −0.03 ft 66 mi
Neuse River at SmithfieldRiver gauge, Neuse River 4.62 ft Normal −0.12 ft 61 mi
Neuse River near Cox MillRiver gauge, Neuse River 69.87 ft No reference yet −0.36 ft 51 mi
Neuse River near GoldsboroRiver gauge, Neuse River 2.92 ft Low +0.19 ft 39 mi
Neuse River at KinstonRiver gauge, Neuse River 2.95 ft Very low −0.11 ft 16 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets FerryRiver gauge, Swift Creek 2.98 ft Very high −0.28 ft 12 mi
Contentnea Creek at HookertonRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek 4.66 ft Low +0.04 ft 18 mi
Trent River near TrentonRiver gauge, Trent River 3.60 ft Normal −0.02 ft 19 mi
Pamlico River at WashingtonEstuary gauge, Pamlico River 2.50 ft Very high +0.30 ft 21 mi
Tar River at GreenvilleRiver gauge, Tar River 5.15 ft Normal +0.41 ft 21 mi
Trent River at PollocksvilleRiver gauge, Trent River 2.90 ft Below flood stage −0.21 ft 22 mi
Nahunta Swamp near ShineRiver gauge, Nahunta Swamp 2.20 ft Normal −0.03 ft 31 mi
New River near Gum BranchRiver gauge, New River 2.85 ft Normal +0.27 ft 34 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Neuse River near Fort Barnwell higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.49 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.64 ft.

What is flood stage for the Neuse River near Fort Barnwell?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 9.87 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Neuse River near Fort Barnwell in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.36 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.51 ft and 7.49 ft, based on 26 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Neuse River near Fort Barnwell today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.13 ft. Down 0.40 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Neuse River near Fort Barnwell rising or falling?

Down 0.40 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.91 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Neuse River near Fort Barnwell normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02091814 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.31389, -77.30278 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 3.13 ft 2026-10-21 03:30 Provisional
Flow 356 cfs 2026-10-21 03:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Neuse River near Fort Barnwell (usgs:02091814). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/neuse-river-near-fort-barnwell

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