Neuse River near Goldsboro
Critical Stages
17' - Action
18' - Flood
20' - Moderate
24' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 3:15 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.64 ft
Flow: 0.62 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/15 | 3.5 | 0.571 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 3.5 | 0.571 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 3.5 | 0.571 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 3.5 | 0.571 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 3.5 | 0.571 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 3.5 | 0.571 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 3.5 | 0.571 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 3.5 | 0.571 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 3.4 | 0.536 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 3.4 | 0.536 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 3.3 | 0.503 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 3.3 | 0.503 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 3.3 | 0.503 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 3.2 | 0.471 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 3.2 | 0.471 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 3.2 | 0.471 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 3.1 | 0.441 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 3.1 | 0.441 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 3.1 | 0.441 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 3:01 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 2:46 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 2:31 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 2:16 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 3.64 | 0.62 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 3.63 | 0.617 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 3.63 | 0.617 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 3.63 | 0.617 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 3.63 | 0.617 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 3.63 | 0.617 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 3.63 | 0.617 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 3.62 | 0.613 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 3.62 | 0.613 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 3.62 | 0.613 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 3.61 | 0.61 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 3.61 | 0.61 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 3.61 | 0.61 |
31' -
Flooding reaches the base of the Arrington Bridge Rd bridge.
29' -
The Little River backs up and US-70 and NC-55 are closed. The water treatment plant is flooded.
28' -
The northbound lane of Arrington Bridge Rd is impassable, which cuts off access to medical facilities for residents south of the city. Emergency services must set up a temporary triage.
26' -
Flooding threatens to close US-117.
24' -
Major flooding begins. Strobe lights at the end of the runway at Seymour Johnson Air Force base are flooded.
23' -
Strobe lights at the end of the runway at Seymour Johnson Air Force base are flooded.
22.5' -
Evacuation of some homes in the Mar-Mac area and possibly the Buckhorn Island subdivision may be necessary.
22' -
Flooding begins on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
21' -
Riverview Trailer Park homes and Stevens Mill Road begin to flood.
20' -
Moderate flooding begins. Arrington Bridge Road and access roads around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flood.
18' -
Minor flooding begins. Water overflows the banks at the Arrington Bridge Rd and upstream of the US-117 bridge. Ferry Bridge Rd begins to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2016 | 29.74 |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 28.85 |
| Sep 19, 2018 | 27.6 |
| Oct 5, 1929 | 27.3 |
| Sep 23, 1945 | 26.7 |
| Sep 12, 1996 | 26.21 |
| Oct 9, 1964 | 26.1 |
| Apr 11, 1936 | 25.3 |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 24.9 |
| Sep 8, 1955 | 24.4 |
| Mar 4, 1975 | 24.39 |
| Feb 3, 1937 | 24.1 |
| Jan 28, 1954 | 23.77 |
| Feb 9, 1973 | 23.2 |
| Mar 6, 1987 | 22.93 |
| Feb 12, 2020 | 22.39 |
| May 13, 1958 | 22.35 |
| Feb 20, 2021 | 21.96 |
| Jan 7, 2021 | 21.49 |
| Mar 10, 1966 | 21.38 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
