River gauges›North Carolina
RIVER GAUGE · TAR RIVER

Tar River at US301 Bypass at Rocky Mount

Nash County, North Carolina

Water level2.00 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood22 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Aug 12, 202417.86 ft—
Aug 13, 202417 ft—

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