Major Flood
24 ft
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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
21.5 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Devastating flooding similar to Hurricane Floyd. Widespread major flooding of homes and businesses between HWY 33 and HWY 43 northwest of Greenville. Most roads are impassible. Homes in and around Ironwood Golf Course may be flooded.
26 ft
Homes and businesses along Stokes Road and Old River Road are inundated. Water overflows onto HWY 222 just east of the bridge. Water inundates trailer homes around Van Ness Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, and Embarcadero Avenue on the north side of the river.
24 ft
Widespread flooding on the north side of the river. Several residences are likely inundated on the west side of Stokes Road, and within the Cypress Sand Cobb Acres Mobile Home Park. Stokes Road is impassable in a few spots, and so is Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.
21.5 ft
Water threatens homes on Van Ness Avenue, Fairmount Avenue, and Embarcadero Avenue. Significant inundation of Ironwood Golf and Country Club. Old River Road floods between HWY 222 and HWY 33. Old River Road may also be flooded further to the east at Johnson Mill Run. Water may threaten homes along Old Fort Road.
18 ft
Minor flooding occurs along the river. Water floods several holes at Ironwood Golf and Country Club. Water inundates the public boat launch area off of HWY 222. Water may cover portions of Old River Road and HWY 33 near Conetoe Creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2016 | 25.93 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Nov 16, 2020 | 20.43 ft | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 20 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
GBYN7
River
Tar River
County
Pitt, NC
Coordinates
35.6453°N, 77.4231°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tar River at Rock Springs?
The Tar River at Rock Springs gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Rock Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tar River at Rock Springs is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21.5 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the Tar River at Rock Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pitt County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.6453°N, 77.4231°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NC Department of Public Safety