River stage
Falls Lake, Neuse River
- River level
- 246.38 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 264.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 265.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 266.00 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NUDN7
- Flood stage
- 265.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 266.00 ft
- Major flood
- 267.00 ft
In brief
The Neuse River at Falls Lake, NC read 246.38 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 17.62 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NUDN7
Stage threshold profile
Water 80 °F (27 °C) · 7 °F warmer than normal for this date · +2 °F in 24 hours
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neuse River flooding at Falls Lake?
No. The Neuse River at Falls Lake is at 246.38 ft, 17.62 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Falls Lake?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 264 ft, minor flooding 265 ft, moderate flooding 266 ft and major flooding 267 ft.
What is the highest the Neuse River has been at Falls Lake?
The National Weather Service has not published a crest history for this gauge.
How warm is the water at Falls Lake, Neuse River?
The water temperature at Falls Lake, Neuse River is 80 °F (26.7 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 7 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 1.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NUDN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02087182). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.