River stage
Tar River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 10 of 10
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 10 of 10 gauges on the Tar River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Tar River levels, gauge by gauge
The Tar River is measured at 10 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 4.13 ft | normal, falling |
| Grimesland | 1.05 ft | normal, steady |
| Langley Crossroads | 0.41 ft | normal, steady |
| Louisburg | 4.24 ft | normal, rising |
| Spring Hope | 1.88 ft | normal, steady |
| NC97 In Rocky Mount | 2.93 ft | below flood stage |
| Rock Springs | 2.67 ft | normal, steady |
| Tar River | 1.43 ft | below flood stage |
| Tarboro | 1.33 ft | normal, steady |
| Rocky Mount | 1.19 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Tar River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Greenville, NC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Fishing Creek (NC) 1 gauge
- Neuse River 9 gauges
- Crabtree Creek 6 gauges
- Roanoke River 18 gauges
- Eno River 3 gauges
- New River (NC) 3 gauges
- Beaver Creek (NC) 4 gauges
- Haw River 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tar River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 10 reporting gauges on the Tar River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Tar River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Greenville is at 4.13 ft; Grimesland is at 1.05 ft; Langley Crossroads is at 0.41 ft; Louisburg is at 4.24 ft.
Where is the Tar River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 10 gauges on the Tar River in North Carolina.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.