Neuse River at Spring Garden

1. 11.00 ftDisastrous flooding of the Vanceboro area on the north side of the river, to the lower Swift Creek. Travel nearly impossible, with many homes inundated by floodwaters.
2. 8.50 ftWidespread flooding of the southern Vanceboro area, with numerous roads flooded and impassable. Several homes near the river are inundated, with more surrounded by water.
3. 6.50 ftRiver Road is flooded and likely impassable in several locations as small tributaries flood. Other low lying roads in the area are likely to be water covered as well. Water surrounds homes at the end of Cow Pen Landing Road, and on Elane Drive. Water may also threaten residences off of Ayden Drive, Chips Road, and Craven Road.
4. 4.50 ftWater floods the end of Cow Pen Landing Road, including the boat launch area. The Spring Garden boat launch area is also inundated. Water may cover portions of River Road in a few low lying spots.
5. 3.50 ftThe boat launches at Cow Pen Landing, and Spring Garden are flooded.

Most recent crests

• August 17, 2024: 3.93 ft
• September 30, 2022: 3.25 ft
• November 20, 2020: 5.73 ft
• September 19, 2018: 8.63 ft
• September 14, 2018: 7.93 ft

• Swift Creek at Streets Ferry
• Swift Creek at Vanceboro
• Mills Branch at Bridgeton
• Jack Smith Creek
• Trent River at New Bern (in MLLW)
• Trent River at River Bend (in MLLW)
• Neuse River at Fort Barnwell
• Trent River at Pollocksville

Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.