Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tar River at NC97 In Rocky Mount?
The Tar River at NC97 In Rocky Mount gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02082585) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Tar River at NC97 In Rocky Mount?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tar River at NC97 In Rocky Mount is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
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Where is the Tar River at NC97 In Rocky Mount gauge located?
The gauge is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.9542°N, 77.7875°W. USGS site number: 02082585. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey