Trent River at Trenton
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jones County, North Carolina on the Trent River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: TRTN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
24 ft
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Catastrophic flooding. Entire town of Trenton is flooded. Numerous homes and businesses are inundated with several feet of water. Most roads, including Highway 41, Highway 58, and Henderson Road, are impassable due to high water. This is comparable to the flooding from Hurricanes Floyd and Florence.
24 ft
Homes and businesses on Landfill Road are inundated. Trent Street is impassable, and water surrounds several homes and businesses in Trenton. Musselshell Creek backs up and floods Henderson Road as well as Highway 41 north of town.
21 ft
Highway 41 is closed crossing Musselshell Creek north of town. Some homes and businesses along Trent Street and Landfill Road are surrounded by water, with some inundated to outbuildings.
19 ft
Water inundates Trent Street and Landfill Road. Significant flooding of Trenton Community Park is also expected. Musselshell Creek backs up and threatens Highway 41 north of town.
14 ft
Boat Launch area at the end of Landfill Road is flooded, and parts of Landfill Road may be flooded. The end of West Jones Street is inundated as well.
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 16, 2018 | 29.28 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2018 | 29.28 ft | — |
| Sep 18, 1999 | 28.42 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Sep 18, 1999 | 28.42 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 23.77 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
TRTN7
River
Trent River
County
Jones, NC
Coordinates
35.0650°N, 77.3511°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trent River at Trenton?
The Trent River at Trenton gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Trenton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trent River at Trenton is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the Trent River at Trenton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jones County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.0650°N, 77.3511°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NC Department of Public Safety