RIVER GAUGE · TAR RIVER
Tar River at NC581 Nr Spring Hope
Nash County, North Carolina
Water level1.92 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action23 ft
Minor flood25 ft
Moderate flood27 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water will reach the NC-581 roadway and flood nearby wooded areas.
- 25 ft
Minor flooding begins. There is significant flooding of low-lying wooded areas below the NC-581 bridge and water will reach the base of the bridge.
- 11 ft
BANKFULL STAGE.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2016 | 23.88 ft | — |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 21.73 ft | — |
| Sep 21, 2018 | 15.99 ft | — |
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