Major Flood
20 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
Water reaches the railing of the US70 bridge.
36 ft
The US70 bridge is inundated.
30 ft
Houses on the river side of Front Street flood.
28.5 ft
The water treatment plant will be flooded. Jaycee Park and North Front Street are flooded.
27.5 ft
Water begins to flow over the dike at the water treatment plant. Flooding threatens the plant's main operations building.
23 ft
Hospital and Buffalo Roads are flooded.
20 ft
Major flooding begins. Flooding cuts off the water treatment plants access to the reservoir.
18 ft
Moderate flooding begins. The Smithfield town park and the Neuse Riverwalk at the US70 bridge are flooded.
15 ft
Minor flooding begins. Flooding begins along the Neuse Riverwalk. Water nears the base of the holding tank at the water treatment plant.
14 ft
Action Stage. The Neuse River begins to overflow on the left bank.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2016 | 29.09 ft | — |
| Sep 7, 1996 | 27.4 ft | — |
| Jul 31, 1908 | 27.1 ft | 19,900 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Neuse River at Smithfield?
The Neuse River at Smithfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02087570) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Neuse River at Smithfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Neuse River at Smithfield is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Neuse River rises?
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Where is the Neuse River at Smithfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Johnston County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.5128°N, 78.3500°W. USGS site number: 02087570. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers