+2740.0 cfs (+42.88%) since yesterday
155.23% of Normal
•
4 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Neuse River
was last observed at
9,130
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
18,109
acre-ft of water today; about 155%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,882 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2016-10-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at
76,303 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Neuse River Near Clayton
reporting a streamflow rate of 3,320 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Neuse River Near Goldsboro
with a gauge stage of 8.93 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Neuse River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 212 ft, the
Neuse River Near Falls.
Last Updated
2024-05-18
Streamflow
9,130.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
155.23%
Maximum
76,303.0 cfs
2016-10-13
About the neuse river
The Neuse River is a major river in North Carolina that stretches for approximately 275 miles from its source in the Piedmont region to Pamlico Sound. The river played a significant role in the state's history, serving as a trading route for Native Americans and early settlers. The Neuse River is home to several reservoirs and dams that provide hydroelectric power and flood control, including Falls Lake and Jordan Lake. The river also supports a variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and wildlife watching, and is an important source of water for agriculture and drinking water for local communities. However, the Neuse River has also faced environmental challenges, including pollution and algae blooms that have threatened its ecological health.