Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
The grounds of the pumping station begin to flood.
22 ft
Flooding reaches the lower concrete span of the bridge on Covered Bridge Road.
18 ft
Castleberry Road off NC-42 is flooded and flood waters approach the entrance to East Clayton Elementary School.
16 ft
Major flooding begins.
13 ft
Flooding will close the Neuse River Greenway trail.
10 ft
Upstream of the gage site, the Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge Road begins to flood.
9 ft
Minor flooding begins. Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1945 | 22.12 ft | 22,900 cfs |
| Oct 2, 1929 | 21.62 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Jul 22, 1919 | 21.15 ft | 21,200 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Neuse River near Clayton?
The Neuse River near Clayton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02087500) 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 near Clayton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Neuse River near Clayton is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Neuse River rises?
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Where is the Neuse River near Clayton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Johnston County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.6472°N, 78.4061°W. USGS site number: 02087500. 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