Neuse River near Clayton
Johnston County, North Carolina
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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