Major Flood
11 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
7 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Catastrophic flooding along the river in and around Pollocksville. The entirety of the town is under feet of water, and travel around Jones county is next to impossible. Water flows several feet over the Highway 17 bridge, and some homes near the river are almost completely submerged by floodwaters, while countless others are inundated. This is comparable to the flood following Hurricane Florence.
16 ft
Devastating flooding. Most of the town of Pollocksville is flooded. Water overflows all the way past the post office downtown. Widespread flooding of numerous homes north and south of the river. Highway 17 is impassable near the river.
13 ft
Water threatens the Highway 17 bridge. The north approach to the bridge is flooded. Numerous homes near the river are inundated. The Pollocksville Town Hall and Train Depot are significantly inundated.
11 ft
Pollocksville Town Hall and Train Depot is flooded. Many homes near the river in Hughes Plantation Farms and Trent acres are inundated.
7 ft
Homes near the river in Hughes Plantation Road and Trent Acres are surrounded by water with some inundation possible. Most residences along and off of Simmons Bluff Lane are completely surrounded by at least a few feet of water. Several roads crossing the river are impacted as well.
5.5 ft
Water inundates low portions of Oak Grove Road near the bridge, and the roadway is likely impassable. Portions of Simmons Bluff Lane are also covered by water, and may be impassable. Extensive flooding of the Pollocksville boat launch area is expected as well.
4 ft
Water floods property and some out buildings on Hughes Plantation Road. Water also inundates the Pollocksville boat launch area.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2018 | 20.48 ft | — |
| Sep 18, 1999 | 16.29 ft | 18,600 cfs |
| Oct 13, 2016 | 8.5 ft | -9,999 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trent River at Pollocksville?
The Trent River at Pollocksville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02092554) 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 Trent River at Pollocksville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trent River at Pollocksville is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
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Where is the Trent River at Pollocksville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jones County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.0100°N, 77.2189°W. USGS site number: 02092554. 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