Major Flood
20 ft
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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
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Devastating flooding across western Jones County. Numerous homes inundated by floodwaters, and travel near the river or its tributaries is impossible. This is comparable to the flood from Hurricane Florence.
20 ft
Water threatens Highway 58 bridge west of Trenton. Most roads that cross the river west of Trenton are inundated. Numerous homes and businesses in the town of Trenton are flooded. Many areas west of Trenton inundated. Water threatens homes on and near Planatation Road, with some homes surrounded by floodwaters.
17 ft
Water overflows the Free Bridge on Chinquapin Chapel Road along with several homes on Plantation Road. Water inundates low spots near the bridge on HWY 58 and Chinquapin Chapel Road. Middle Road is flooded north of Thigpen Lane, and some homes on Thigpen Lane are cut off.
14 ft
Farmland and fields are flooded along the river. Water inundates the Trent River Campground.
13.5 ft
Some homes near the river near Free Bridge Road are threatened.
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 | 24.24 ft | 67,700 cfs |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 22.33 ft | 15,000 cfs |
| Oct 10, 2016 | 18.48 ft | 10,700 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Trent River West of Trenton?
The Trent River West of Trenton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02092500) 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 West of Trenton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Trent River West of Trenton is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Trent River West of Trenton to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Trent River West of Trenton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jones County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.0642°N, 77.4614°W. USGS site number: 02092500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Trent River at Trenton
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey