River stage
Greenville, Tar River
- River level
- 4.13 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.62 ft
- Recent high
- 7.78 ft
- Recent low
- 3.32 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PGVN7
- 30-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Average
- 4.38 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 29.74 ft
In brief
The Tar River at Greenville, NC read 4.13 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.87 ft below action stage. That is 0.04 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PGVN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.74 ft | 1999-09-21 |
| 2 | 24.50 ft | 1919-07-28 |
| 3 | 24.46 ft | 2016-10-14 |
| 4 | 23.50 ft | 1928-10-06 |
| 5 | 22.30 ft | 1887-11-07 |
| 6 | 22.07 ft | 1940-08-22 |
| 7 | 21.90 ft | 1928-09-25 |
| 8 | 19.89 ft | 2020-11-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river can be expected.
- 16.00 ft
Widespread low land flooding adjacent to the river. Some farmland flooded across Pitt County.
- 17.00 ft
Water inundates some secondary roads near the river. Much of River Park North is flooded. Water approaches and surrounds homes at the east end of River Drive in Greenville.
- 19.00 ft
Secondary roads adjacent to the river are flooded. The river inundates portions of Pitt-Greenville Airport. Water reaches a few homes near the river. Most of River Drive and the end of Warren Street, in Greenville, is impassable, with several houses surrounded by water.
- 20.00 ft
Water floods some homes near the river. Water overflows into several streets in the City of Greenville, surrounding numerous homes. Many acres of farmland flooded.
- 22.00 ft
Water overflows into numerous areas within the city of Greenville. Several secondary roads are also flooded. Some homes along the river are inundated. Water threatens several housing developments along the south side of the river. Homes and businesses are inundated along Mumford Road. Numerous tributaries flood roads that are miles away from the river.
- 24.00 ft
Widespread flooding for all areas adjacent to the river and tributaries. Water floods the Pitt-Greenville Airport and terminal. Many homes and apartments north of First Street in Greenville are flooded. Some major roads around the city of Greenville are impassable.
- 30.00 ft
Devastating flooding similar to Hurricane Floyd. Numerous homes adjacent to the river in the city of Greenville are inundated. All roads in and around Greenville are flooded and impassable. Tributaries back up and flood homes, businesses, and roads in areas that are miles away from the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tar River flooding at Greenville?
No. The Tar River at Greenville is at 4.13 ft, 7.87 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Greenville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 19 ft.
What is the highest the Tar River has been at Greenville?
The highest crest on record is 29.74 ft, on 1999-09-21.
Is the Tar River high or low right now at Greenville?
At 4.13 ft it is higher than 43% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PGVN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02084000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.