River stage
Fort Barnwell, Neuse River
- River level
- 2.36 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.66 ft
- Recent high
- 8.01 ft
- Recent low
- 1.40 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FTBN7
- 30-day change
- +0.39 ft
- Average
- 3.02 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 22.75 ft
In brief
The Neuse River at Fort Barnwell, NC read 2.36 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.14 ft below action stage. That is 0.39 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FTBN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.75 ft | 1999-09-20 |
| 2 | 20.51 ft | 2016-10-15 |
| 3 | 18.00 ft | 2018-09-23 |
| 4 | 14.67 ft | 2020-11-19 |
| 5 | 14.13 ft | 2017-05-05 |
| 6 | 14.01 ft | 1998-02-06 |
| 7 | 13.70 ft | 2006-11-25 |
| 8 | 13.32 ft | 2024-08-15 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.50 ft
Minor flooding is possible as river overflows the north bank into lowlands along the river.
- 13.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding of many acres along the river. Water inundates boat ramps along the north bank of the river.
- 14.00 ft
The river threatens homes along the north bank of the river. Many acres of farmland flooded.
- 16.00 ft
Maple Cypress Road is inundated at low spots on either side of the bridge over the Neuse River. River Road is impassable in several spots. Water surrounds many homes along River Road, and adjacent roads to the south, including Jolly Ole Farm Road.
- 18.00 ft
Widespread flooding along and south of River Road. Water inundates homes on Cow Pen Landing Road and adjacent roads to the south of River Road. Additionally, residences on Elane Drive are flooded.
- 20.00 ft
Devastating flooding along River Road and any adjacent roads near the river, with numerous homes significantly inundated. HWY 118 also floods near River Road, and some homes along HWY 118 are inundated.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Neuse River flooding at Fort Barnwell?
No. The Neuse River at Fort Barnwell is at 2.36 ft, 10.14 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Fort Barnwell?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12.5 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Neuse River has been at Fort Barnwell?
The highest crest on record is 22.75 ft, on 1999-09-20.
Is the Neuse River high or low right now at Fort Barnwell?
At 2.36 ft it is higher than 36% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FTBN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02091814). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.