Tar River near Tar River
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.1 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 20.0 ft on Sep 18, 2018 (historic crest)
- 18.9 ft on Apr 27, 1978 (historic crest)
- 17.6 ft on Oct 9, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Water approaches Tar River Rd and Hunt Rd. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | Water covers Tar River Rd south of US-15 at Aycock Creek. |
| 18.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Water covers Tom Hunt Rd west of NC-96. |
| 20.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Water cover the railroad tracks east of the railroad bridge over the Tar River. |
| 25.0 ft | Water cover Sam Usry Rd east of US-15. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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