Major Flood
22 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Catastrophic flooding along the New River north of Jacksonville. Numerous homes and businesses inundated by several feet of water both north and south of the river. Water backs up small tributaries and severely floods homes in those areas as well. Travel in northern Onslow county is next to impossible.
22 ft
Significant flooding along the New River around Gum Branch. Water inundates homes in the River Bluff, River Hill, and Rock Creek subdivisions. Additionally, along Briar Hollow Drive, Old Beechtree Lane, and Rhodestown Road many homes have water up to thier foundations, while some homes are inundated. Water overtops the bridges on Northwest Bridge Road and Rhodestown Road. Farmland along the river experiences severe losses.
20 ft
Several raised homes are cut off at the end of Forest Bluff Drive. Water threatens homes of South Bluff Circle, Falls Creek Court, Rivers Edge Court, and Old Beechtree Lane. Northwest Bridge Road and Rhodestown Road are likely impassable due to water flowing over the road near the bridges.
16 ft
Water surrounds homes towards the end of Forest Bluff Drive. Water inundates Lazy River Court. Many acres of farmland along the river are flooded.
14 ft
Water threatens homes at the end of Forest Bluff Drive. Minor farmland flooding along the river occurs.
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 15, 2018 | 25.76 ft | — |
| Sep 15, 1999 | 25.12 ft | 15,000 cfs |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 20.61 ft | 5,320 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of New River near Gum Branch?
The New River near Gum Branch gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02093000) 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 New River near Gum Branch?
The NWS-defined flood stage for New River near Gum Branch is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when New River rises?
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Where is the New River near Gum Branch gauge located?
The gauge is located in Onslow County, North Carolina at coordinates 34.8492°N, 77.5194°W. USGS site number: 02093000. 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