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Neuse River near Goldsboro water level

River gauge, Neuse River, North Carolina, United States

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Low for late October

Water level

2.91ft Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
393 cfs
0 10 20 30 Highest onrecord 29.74 ft Minor floodstage 18.00 ft

History

51015ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21Oct 23Oct 25Minor flood stage51015ftOct 16Oct 21Oct 25Minor flood stage
1020ftSep 22Sep 30Oct 8Oct 17Oct 25Minor flood stage1020ftSep 22Oct 8Oct 25Minor flood stage
1020ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage1020ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
1020ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261020ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:30 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Low water at Neuse River near Goldsboro: the gauge reads 2.91 ft, below normal for late October.

The median for late October is 3.94 ft, based on 32 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.03 ft below typical. It is 15.09 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.68 ft, a difference of +0.23 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.34 ft – 4.51 ft.

Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.94 ft1.03 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.90 ft – 10.74 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
Same day last year
2.68 ft+0.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.34 ft – 4.51 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.25 ft – 13.70 ft
Highest on record
29.74 ftOctober 12, 2016
Forecast peak
2.90 ftWednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

For reference, flood stage is 18.00 ft.

What happens at each level

31.00 ft
Flooding reaches the base of the Arrington Bridge Rd bridge.
29.00 ft
The Little River backs up and US-70 and NC-55 are closed. The water treatment plant is flooded.
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.
26.00 ft
Flooding threatens to close US-117.
24.00 ft
Major flooding begins. Strobe lights at the end of the runway at Seymour Johnson Air Force base are flooded.
23.00 ft
Strobe lights at the end of the runway at Seymour Johnson Air Force base are flooded.
22.50 ft
Evacuation of some homes in the Mar-Mac area and possibly the Buckhorn Island subdivision may be necessary.
22.00 ft
Flooding begins on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
21.00 ft
Riverview Trailer Park homes and Stevens Mill Road begin to flood.
20.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Arrington Bridge Road and access roads around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flood.
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.
2.91 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 6 %.

RankLevelDate
129.74 ftOctober 12, 2016
228.85 ftSeptember 20, 1999
327.60 ftSeptember 19, 2018
427.30 ftOctober 5, 1929
526.70 ftSeptember 23, 1945
626.21 ftSeptember 12, 1996
726.10 ftOctober 9, 1964
825.30 ftApril 11, 1936
924.90 ftApril 30, 2017
1024.40 ftSeptember 8, 1955

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:31 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min Waxing gibbous 76%

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 53 mi
Neuse River near ClaytonRiver gauge, Neuse River 1.36 ft Low −0.04 ft 31 mi
Neuse River at SmithfieldRiver gauge, Neuse River 4.64 ft Normal −0.14 ft 23 mi
Neuse River near Cox MillRiver gauge, Neuse River 69.83 ft No reference yet −0.30 ft 11 mi
Neuse River at KinstonRiver gauge, Neuse River 2.98 ft Very low −0.04 ft 24 mi
Neuse River near Fort BarnwellRiver gauge, Neuse River 3.23 ft Normal −0.11 ft 39 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Nahunta Swamp near ShineRiver gauge, Nahunta Swamp 2.16 ft Normal −0.04 ft 15 mi
Little River near PrincetonRiver gauge, Little River 0.37 ft Very low +0.01 ft 15 mi
Contentnea Creek near Black CreekRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek 6.81 ft Normal −0.01 ft 23 mi
Contentnea Creek at HookertonRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek 4.67 ft Low +0.04 ft 24 mi
Contentnea Creek near LucamaRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek 2.13 ft Normal ±0 25 mi
Swift Creek at Sr1555 near ClaytonRiver gauge, Swift Creek 1.06 ft Very low −0.04 ft 33 mi
Trent River near TrentonRiver gauge, Trent River 3.59 ft Normal −0.02 ft 36 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Neuse River near Goldsboro higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.23 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.68 ft.

What is flood stage for the Neuse River near Goldsboro?

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 15.09 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Neuse River near Goldsboro in late October?

The median for late October is 3.94 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.90 ft and 10.74 ft, based on 32 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 Goldsboro today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.91 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Neuse River near Goldsboro rising or falling?

Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.76 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Neuse River near Goldsboro normal?

Low for late October. Compared with 32 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:02089000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.33750, -77.99750 (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 2.91 ft 2026-10-21 09:15 Provisional
Flow 393 cfs 2026-10-21 09:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Neuse River near Goldsboro (usgs:02089000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/neuse-river-near-goldsboro

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