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Trent River near Trenton water level

River gauge, Trent River, North Carolina, United States

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Normal for late October

Water level

3.59ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
25.0 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 24.24 ft Minor floodstage 14.00 ft

History

510ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 21Minor flood stage510ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21Minor flood stage
510ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 21Minor flood stage510ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21Minor flood stage
51015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage51015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
51015ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202651015ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

What this means

The gauge at Trent River near Trenton reads 3.59 ft, a normal level for late October.

The median for late October is 3.60 ft, based on 31 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.01 ft below typical. It is 10.41 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.82 ft, a difference of +0.77 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.92 ft and 4.07 ft.

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

Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.60 ft0.01 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.36 ft – 7.92 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
Same day last year
2.82 ft+0.77 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.92 ft – 4.07 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.41 ft – 6.41 ft
Highest on record
24.24 ftSeptember 16, 2018

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 14.00 ft, still 10.41 ft away.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft
Devastating flooding across western Jones County. Numerous homes inundated by floodwaters, and travel near the river or its tributaries is impossible. This is comparable to the flood from Hurricane Florence.
20.00 ft
Water threatens Highway 58 bridge west of Trenton. Most roads that cross the river west of Trenton are inundated. Numerous homes and businesses in the town of Trenton are flooded. Many areas west of Trenton inundated. Water threatens homes on and near Planatation Road, with some homes surrounded by floodwaters.
17.00 ft
Water overflows the Free Bridge on Chinquapin Chapel Road along with several homes on Plantation Road.  Water inundates low spots near the bridge on HWY 58 and Chinquapin Chapel Road.  Middle Road is flooded north of Thigpen Lane, and some homes on Thigpen Lane are cut off.
14.00 ft
Farmland and fields are flooded along the river. Water inundates the Trent River Campground.
13.50 ft
Some homes near the river near Free Bridge Road are threatened.
3.59 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
124.24 ftSeptember 16, 2018
222.33 ftSeptember 17, 1999
318.48 ftOctober 10, 2016
417.84 ftSeptember 21, 1995
517.66 ftSeptember 3, 2006
617.30 ftSeptember 1, 1928
716.69 ftAugust 10, 2024
816.64 ftNovember 24, 2006
916.22 ftOctober 2, 2010
1015.40 ftAugust 19, 1992

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Trent River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Trent River at PollocksvilleRiver gauge, Trent River 2.63 ft Below flood stage +0.26 ft 14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Neuse River at KinstonRiver gauge, Neuse River 2.98 ft Very low −0.05 ft 15 mi
New River near Gum BranchRiver gauge, New River 2.53 ft Normal +0.16 ft 15 mi
Neuse River near Fort BarnwellRiver gauge, Neuse River 3.27 ft Normal −0.19 ft 19 mi
Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets FerryRiver gauge, Swift Creek 2.95 ft Very high +0.06 ft 23 mi
Contentnea Creek at HookertonRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek 4.67 ft Low +0.04 ft 26 mi
Northeast Cape Fear River near ChinquapinRiver gauge, Northeast Cape Fear River 2.08 ft Low −0.05 ft 27 mi
Nahunta Swamp near ShineRiver gauge, Nahunta Swamp 2.18 ft Normal −0.02 ft 35 mi
Neuse River near GoldsboroRiver gauge, Neuse River 2.92 ft Low +0.07 ft 36 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Trent River near Trenton higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.77 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.82 ft.

What is flood stage for the Trent River near Trenton?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 10.41 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Trent River near Trenton in late October?

The median for late October is 3.60 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.36 ft and 7.92 ft, based on 31 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 Trent River near Trenton today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:45 AM EDT, the water level was 3.59 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Trent River near Trenton rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.36 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Trent River near Trenton normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 31 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:02092500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.06417, -77.46139 (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 3.59 ft 2026-10-21 07:45 Provisional
Flow 25.0 cfs 2026-10-21 07:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Trent River near Trenton (usgs:02092500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/trent-river-near-trenton

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