River stage
New River (NC)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the New River (NC) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
New River levels, gauge by gauge
The New River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gum Branch | 2.57 ft | normal, falling |
| Jacksonville | 1.00 ft | normal, steady |
| Richlands | 3.63 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the New River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Gum Branch, NC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- New River (CA) different river, same name
- New River (FL) different river, same name
- New River (GA) different river, same name
- New River (VA, WV) different river, same name
- Neuse River 9 gauges
- Cape Fear River 8 gauges
- Tar River 10 gauges
- Beaver Creek (NC) 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the New River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the New River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the New River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Gum Branch is at 2.57 ft; Jacksonville is at 1.00 ft; Richlands is at 3.63 ft.
Where is the New River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the New River in North Carolina.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.