+688.7 cfs (+83.62%) since yesterday
23.1% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Neuse River
was last observed at
1,512
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
3,000
acre-ft of water today; about 23%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
6,548 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 At Kinston
reporting a streamflow rate of 690 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Neuse River, with a gauge stage of
3.74 ft at this location.
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
2024-05-02
Streamflow
1,512.3 cfs
Percent of Normal
23.1%
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.