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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Neuse River near Clayton are issued routinely year-round.
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Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Smithfield
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 16
Moderate Flood Stage: 13
Flood Stage: 9
Action Stage: 8
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 22.12 ft on 09/19/1945
(2) 21.62 ft on 10/03/1929
(3) 21.15 ft on 07/23/1919
(4) 20.67 ft on 09/17/1999
(5) 20.48 ft on 10/09/2016
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 9.78 ft on 07/10/2022 (P)
(2) 9.02 ft on 10/10/2021 (P)
(3) 9.39 ft on 02/27/2021 (P)
(4) 9.17 ft on 02/19/2021 (P)
(5) 9.01 ft on 02/01/2021 (P)
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 0.28 ft on 09/15/1932
(2) 0.81 ft on 08/30/1980
(3) 0.97 ft on 09/18/1985
(4) 0.98 ft on 10/10/1981
(5) 1.15 ft on 10/02/1985
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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26 The grounds of the pumping station begin to flood.
22 Flooding reaches the lower concrete span of the bridge on Covered Bridge Road.
18 Castleberry Road off NC42 is flooded and flood waters approach the entrance to East Clayton Elementary School.
16 Major flood begins.
13 Flooding will close the Neuse River Greenway trail.
10 Upstream of the gage site, the Neuse River Greenway at Covered Bridge Road begins to flood.
9 Minor flooding begins. Minor overflow occurs on both banks. Water reaches the edge of the Neuse River Greenway trail.
Photos
(1) CLYN7 facing downstream from NC42 bridge
(2) CLYN7 facing upstream from NC42 bridge

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Potential River Levels - Used to
Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 7 Day (NAEFS) 7 Day (GEFS)
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 Hours.

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