RIVER GAUGE · TAR RIVER
Tar River near Tar River
Granville County, North Carolina
Water level1.26 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25 ft
Water cover Sam Usry Rd east of US-15.
- 20 ft
Major flooding begins. Water cover the railroad tracks east of the railroad bridge over the Tar River.
- 18 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water covers Tom Hunt Rd west of NC-96.
- 17 ft
Water covers Tar River Rd south of US-15 at Aycock Creek.
- 16 ft
Minor flooding begins. Water approaches Tar River Rd and Hunt Rd.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 1996 | 24.06 ft | 19,900 cfs |
| Sep 18, 2018 | 20.04 ft | 14,540 cfs |
| Apr 26, 1978 | 18.87 ft | 14,200 cfs |
Flood map
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