Trent River at Pollocksville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 7.0 ft; major flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 20.5 ft on Sep 18, 2018 (historic crest)
- 16.3 ft on Sep 19, 1999 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Oct 13, 2016 (historic crest)
- 6.5 ft on Aug 13, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.0 ft | Water floods property and some out buildings on Hughes Plantation Road. Water also inundates the Pollocksville boat launch area. |
|---|---|
| 5.5 ft | Water inundates low portions of Oak Grove Road near the bridge, and the roadway is likely impassable. Portions of Simmons Bluff Lane are also covered by water, and may be impassable. Extensive flooding of the Pollocksville boat launch area is expected as well. |
| 7.0 ft | Homes near the river in Hughes Plantation Road and Trent Acres are surrounded by water with some inundation possible. Most residences along and off of Simmons Bluff Lane are completely surrounded by at least a few feet of water. Several roads crossing the river are impacted as well. |
| 11.0 ft | Pollocksville Town Hall and Train Depot is flooded. Many homes near the river in Hughes Plantation Farms and Trent acres are inundated. |
| 13.0 ft | Water threatens the Highway 17 bridge. The north approach to the bridge is flooded. Numerous homes near the river are inundated. The Pollocksville Town Hall and Train Depot are significantly inundated. |
| 16.0 ft | Devastating flooding. Most of the town of Pollocksville is flooded. Water overflows all the way past the post office downtown. Widespread flooding of numerous homes north and south of the river. Highway 17 is impassable near the river. |
| 20.0 ft | Catastrophic flooding along the river in and around Pollocksville. The entirety of the town is under feet of water, and travel around Jones county is next to impossible. Water flows several feet over the Highway 17 bridge, and some homes near the river are almost completely submerged by floodwaters, while countless others are inundated. This is comparable to the flood following Hurricane Florence. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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