Neuse River river
Total streamflow across the Neuse River was last observed at 1,028 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,039 acre-ft of water today; about 20% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 5,245 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 389 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Neuse River, with a gauge stage of 3.03 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Neuse River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Neuse River
All 4 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Neuse River Near Falls
NC
USGS 02087183
|
123 | 1.25 | 19.4 | 23% | 44 | 23,300 | 212 |
|
Neuse River Near Clayton
NC
USGS 02087500
|
254 | 1.31 | 13.4 | 23% | 151 | 22,900 | 132 |
|
Neuse River Near Goldsboro
NC
USGS 02089000
|
262 | 2.53 | -6.5 | 17% | 219 | 53,400 | 48 |
|
Neuse River At Kinston
NC
USGS 02089500
|
389 | 3.03 | -11.4 | 18% | 146 | 39,000 | 14 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
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.
Recreation along the Neuse River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Neuse River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Neuse River
Where does the data for the Neuse River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.