Trent River West of Trenton

1. 24.00 ftDevastating 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.
2. 20.00 ftWater 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.
3. 17.00 ftWater 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.
4. 14.00 ftFarmland and fields are flooded along the river. Water inundates the Trent River Campground.
5. 13.50 ftSome homes near the river near Free Bridge Road are threatened.

Most recent crests

• September 19, 2024: 15.18 ft
• August 10, 2024: 16.69 ft
• July 27, 2024: 15.07 ft
• November 15, 2020: 15.18 ft
• September 16, 2018: 24.24 ft
• April 27, 2017: 14.30 ft
• October 10, 2016: 18.48 ft
• July 16, 2013: 11.41 ft
• August 27, 2012: 12.69 ft
• August 31, 2011: 12.25 ft

• DownstreamTrent River at Trenton
• Mill Swamp at Richlands
• New River at Richlands
• Trent River at Pollocksville
• Neuse River at Kinston
• New River at Gum Branch
• Trent River at River Bend (in MLLW)
• Neuse River at Fort Barnwell

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.