Neuse River at Fort Barnwell, NC

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 20 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.
• 18 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.
• 16 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.
• 14 ftThe river threatens homes along the north bank of the river. Many acres of farmland flooded.
• 13 ftMinor lowland flooding of many acres along the river. Water inundates boat ramps along the north bank of the river.
• 12.5 ftMinor flooding is possible as river overflows the north bank into lowlands along the river.

Highest crests on record

1. 22.75 ft — September 20, 1999
2. 20.51 ft — October 15, 2016
3. 18 ft — September 23, 2018
4. 14.67 ft — November 19, 2020
5. 14.13 ft — May 5, 2017

Recent crests: 13.32 ft (August 15, 2024) · 14.67 ft (November 19, 2020) · 18 ft (September 23, 2018) · 14.13 ft (May 5, 2017) · 20.51 ft (October 15, 2016)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• UpstreamNeuse River at Kinston, NC
• Swift Creek above Streets Ferry, NC
• Contentnea Creek at Hookerton, NC
• Trent River West of Trenton, NC
• Pamlico River at Washington, NC
• Tar River at Greenville, NC
• Trent River at Pollocksville, NC
• Nahunta Swamp near Shine, NC