Trent River West of Trenton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.2 ft on Sep 16, 2018 (historic crest)
- 22.3 ft on Sep 17, 1999 (historic crest)
- 18.5 ft on Oct 10, 2016 (historic crest)
- 17.8 ft on Sep 21, 1995 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.5 ft | Some homes near the river near Free Bridge Road are threatened. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Farmland and fields are flooded along the river. Water inundates the Trent River Campground. |
| 17.0 ft | Water overflows the Free Bridge on Chinquapin Chapel Road along with several homes on Plantation Road. Water inundates low spots near the bridge on HWY 58 and Chinquapin Chapel Road. Middle Road is flooded north of Thigpen Lane, and some homes on Thigpen Lane are cut off. |
| 20.0 ft | Water threatens Highway 58 bridge west of Trenton. Most roads that cross the river west of Trenton are inundated. Numerous homes and businesses in the town of Trenton are flooded. Many areas west of Trenton inundated. Water threatens homes on and near Planatation Road, with some homes surrounded by floodwaters. |
| 24.0 ft | Devastating flooding across western Jones County. Numerous homes inundated by floodwaters, and travel near the river or its tributaries is impossible. This is comparable to the flood from Hurricane Florence. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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