Tar River at Rock Springs
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.5 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.9 ft on Oct 14, 2016 (historic crest)
- 20.4 ft on Nov 16, 2020 (historic crest)
- 20.0 ft on Aug 15, 2024 (historic crest)
- 19.7 ft on May 2, 2017 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 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. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 24.0 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. |
| 26.0 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. |
| 30.0 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. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Johnsons Mill Run near Greenville NWS gauge · 1.2 mi
- Tar River at Greenville NWS gauge · 3.4 mi
- Parker Creek above Greenville NWS gauge · 4.3 mi
- Green Mill Run at 14th St in Greenville NWS gauge · 4.4 mi
- Grindle Creek near Stokes NWS gauge · 5.6 mi
- Little Contentnea Creek at Farmville NWS gauge · 8.9 mi