Tar River at NC97 In Rocky Mount
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 19.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 21.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 23.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 19.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 31.7 ft on Sep 17, 1999 (historic crest)
- 28.7 ft on Oct 10, 2016 (historic crest)
- 27.2 ft on Jun 18, 2020 (historic crest)
- 25.9 ft on Sep 12, 1996 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | Action stage. Water begins flowing into the city sewer system. |
|---|---|
| 21.0 ft | Flood stage. Flooding reaches Melton Drive and E Ridge Street. |
| 23.0 ft | Several streets west of business US301 are flooded, including E Ridge Street and Melton Drive. |
| 25.0 ft | The on-ramps to US64 at NC97 begin to flood. |
| 26.0 ft | East Virginia Street floods east of the wastewater plant. |
| 27.0 ft | Spruce Street at NC97 is flooded. |
| 28.0 ft | The section of NC97 north of the river floods to about the intersection with US64. |
| 31.7 ft | This is the flood of record, set after hurricane Floyd on September 17, 1999. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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