Trent River at Pollocksville water level

Name: Trent River at Pollocksville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Trent River, North Carolina, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.90ft Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 01:15 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

History

7 days 30 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Trent River at Pollocksville, where the gauge shows 2.90 ft.

It is 1.10 ft below the flood stage of 4.00 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 1.10 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 0.95 ft – 3.93 ft.

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

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.95 ft – 3.93 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.14 ft – 3.73 ft
Highest on record: 20.48 ftSeptember 18, 2018

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 4.00 ft.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: Catastrophic flooding along the river in and around Pollocksville. The entirety of the town is under feet of water, and travel around Jones county is next to impossible. Water flows several feet over the Highway 17 bridge, and some homes near the river are almost completely submerged by floodwaters, while countless others are inundated. This is comparable to the flood following Hurricane Florence.
16.00 ft: Devastating flooding. Most of the town of Pollocksville is flooded. Water overflows all the way past the post office downtown. Widespread flooding of numerous homes north and south of the river. Highway 17 is impassable near the river.
13.00 ft: Water threatens the Highway 17 bridge. The north approach to the bridge is flooded. Numerous homes near the river are inundated. The Pollocksville Town Hall and Train Depot are significantly inundated.
11.00 ft: Pollocksville Town Hall and Train Depot is flooded. Many homes near the river in Hughes Plantation Farms and Trent acres are inundated.
7.00 ft: Homes near the river in Hughes Plantation Road and Trent Acres are surrounded by water with some inundation possible. Most residences along and off of Simmons Bluff Lane are completely surrounded by at least a few feet of water. Several roads crossing the river are impacted as well.
5.50 ft: Water inundates low portions of Oak Grove Road near the bridge, and the roadway is likely impassable. Portions of Simmons Bluff Lane are also covered by water, and may be impassable. Extensive flooding of the Pollocksville boat launch area is expected as well.
4.00 ft: Water floods property and some out buildings on Hughes Plantation Road. Water also inundates the Pollocksville boat launch area.
2.90 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.48 ft	September 18, 2018
2	16.29 ft	September 19, 1999
3	8.50 ft	October 13, 2016
4	6.54 ft	August 13, 2024
5	4.38 ft	October 28, 2012
6	4.22 ft	November 13, 2020
7	3.93 ft	May 4, 2013

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:20 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on the Trent River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Trent River near TrentonRiver gauge, Trent River	3.60 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets FerryRiver gauge, Swift Creek	3.04 ft	Very high	−0.09 ft	16 mi
New River near Gum BranchRiver gauge, New River	2.69 ft	Normal	+0.29 ft	20 mi
Neuse River near Fort BarnwellRiver gauge, Neuse River	3.23 ft	Normal	−0.31 ft	22 mi
Neuse River at KinstonRiver gauge, Neuse River	2.96 ft	Very low	−0.08 ft	27 mi
Contentnea Creek at HookertonRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek	4.66 ft	Low	+0.04 ft	35 mi
Northeast Cape Fear River near ChinquapinRiver gauge, Northeast Cape Fear River	2.09 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	37 mi
Pamlico River at WashingtonEstuary gauge, Pamlico River	2.20 ft	Very high	+0.02 ft	38 mi
Nahunta Swamp near ShineRiver gauge, Nahunta Swamp	2.19 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	47 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Trent River at Pollocksville?

The official flood stage is 4.00 ft. The level is currently 1.10 ft below it.

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 Trent River at Pollocksville today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 01:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.90 ft. Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Trent River at Pollocksville rising or falling?

Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.27 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Trent River at Pollocksville normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Trent River at Pollocksville?

The highest level on record is 20.48 ft on September 18, 2018.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02092554 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 35.01000, -77.21889 (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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.90 ft	2026-10-21 05:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Trent River at Pollocksville (usgs:02092554). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/trent-river-at-pollocksville

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