Neuse River at Fort Barnwell

1. 20.00 ftDevastating 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.
2. 18.00 ftWidespread 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.
3. 16.00 ftMaple 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.
4. 14.00 ftThe river threatens homes along the north bank of the river. Many acres of farmland flooded.
5. 13.00 ftMinor lowland flooding of many acres along the river. Water inundates boat ramps along the north bank of the river.
6. 12.50 ftMinor flooding is possible as river overflows the north bank into lowlands along the river.

Most recent crests

• August 15, 2024: 13.32 ft
• November 19, 2020: 14.67 ft
• September 23, 2018: 18.00 ft
• May 5, 2017: 14.13 ft
• October 15, 2016: 20.51 ft
• July 13, 2013: 12.21 ft
• June 2, 2012: 8.96 ft
• August 30, 2011: 12.38 ft
• October 2, 2010: 12.98 ft
• February 13, 2010: 12.18 ft

• UpstreamNeuse River at Kinston
• Swift Creek at Vanceboro
• Contentnea Creek at Grifton
• Neuse River at Spring Garden
• Swift Creek at Streets Ferry
• Little Contentnea Creek at Ayden
• Chocowinity Creek
• Mills Branch at Bridgeton

Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.