RIVER GAUGE · TAR RIVER
Tar River at NC97 In Rocky Mount
Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Water level3.07 ft
Flow63 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action19 ft
Minor flood21 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 31.66 ft
This is the flood of record, set after hurricane Floyd on September 17, 1999.
- 28 ft
The section of NC97 north of the river floods to about the intersection with US64.
- 27 ft
Spruce Street at NC97 is flooded.
- 26 ft
East Virginia Street floods east of the wastewater plant.
- 25 ft
The on-ramps to US64 at NC97 begin to flood.
- 23 ft
Several streets west of business US301 are flooded, including E Ridge Street and Melton Drive.
- 21 ft
Flood stage. Flooding reaches Melton Drive and E Ridge Street.
- 18 ft
Action stage. Water begins flowing into the city sewer system.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 1999 | 31.66 ft | 34,100 cfs |
| Oct 10, 2016 | 28.73 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| Jun 18, 2020 | 27.25 ft | 18,804 cfs |
More on Tar River
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