Neuse River Near Goldsboro May Narrowly Avoid Flood Stage

Neuse River near Goldsboro forecast from the National Weather Service

Neuse River Near Goldsboro May Narrowly Avoid Flood Stage

The Neuse River is slowly dropping after approaching flood levels this past weekend.  A Flood Warning was issued for the Neuse River near Goldsboro Saturday as the river reached 17-feet, which is Action Stage.  According to the latest readings from the National Weather Service, the river crested just below 18-feet, meaning it did not quite reach Minor Flood Stage.  The latest forecast shows the Neuse River dropping quickly over the next few days.

Neuse River near Goldsboro forecast from the National Weather Service

 

Elsewhere, a Flood Warning remains in effect for the Neuse River near Kinston, where the river is expected to enter Minor Flood Stage later today (MON) and crest around 15-feet on Wednesday.

Neuse River near Kinston forecast from the National Weather Service

 

Remember – Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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