NEUSE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 25, 2024
36.02, -78.68


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Neuse River was last observed at 2,343 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 4,646 acre-ft of water today; about 26% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 8,978 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 1,120 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Neuse River, with a gauge stage of 5.14 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.

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.

Last Updated 2024-12-25
Discharge Volume 4,646 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 2,342.5 cfs
-89.0 cfs (-3.66%)
Percent of Normal 26.09%
Maximum 76,303.0 cfs
2016-10-13
Seasonal Avg 8,978 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Neuse River Near Falls
USGS 02087183
77 cfs 0.97 ft 0
Neuse River Near Clayton
USGS 02087500
291 cfs 1.4 ft 1.39
Neuse River Near Goldsboro
USGS 02089000
855 cfs 4.26 ft -4.79
Neuse River At Kinston
USGS 02089500
1120 cfs 5.14 ft -4.27
History of the River

The Neuse River is a river rising in the Piedmont of North Carolina and emptying into Pamlico Sound below New Bern. Its total length is approximately 275 miles (443 km), making it the longest river entirely contained in North Carolina. The Trent River joins the Neuse at New Bern. Its drainage basin, measuring 5,630 square miles (14,600 km2) in area, also lies entirely inside North Carolina. It is formed by the confluence of the Flat and Eno rivers prior to entering the manmade, artificial Falls Lake reservoir in northern Wake County. Its fall line shoals, known as the Falls of the Neuse, lie submerged under the waters of Falls Lake.

       

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