Tar River at US301 Bypass at Rocky Mount
Nash County, North Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29.5 ft
Much of US301 Bypass under water from Tar River bridge north to US64 Business.
- 27 ft
Water reaches many businesses on east side of US301
- 26 ft
US301 Bypass begins to flood 0.5 mi north of Bethlehem Rd.
- 25 ft
Old Mill Rd begins to flood at Maple Creek.
- 24.5 ft
Water approaches businesses on east side of US301 Bypass.
- 24 ft
Most of Harbour West Dr under water.
- 23.5 ft
Water reaches structures along AQzalea St.
- 23 ft
Bethlehem Rd just east of river begins to flood.
- 22.5 ft
Paul St begins to flood.
- 22 ft
Hammond St begins to flood.
- 21.5 ft
Major Flooding. Water Reaches apartments just north of Bethlehem Rd at river.
- 20.5 ft
Harbour West Dr begins to flood 0.15 mi east of US301 Bypass.
- 20 ft
Moderate Flooding. Water reaches houses along John Arthur Ln.
- 19 ft
Overlook Dr begins to flood.
- 17 ft
Minor Flooding. Griffin St begins to flood.
- 15 ft
Bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2024 | 17.86 ft | — |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 17 ft | — |
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