River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GBYN7
In brief
The Tar River at Rock Springs, NC read 2.67 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.33 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GBYN7
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.93 ft | 2016-10-14 |
| 2 | 20.43 ft | 2020-11-16 |
| 3 | 20.00 ft | 2024-08-15 |
| 4 | 19.67 ft | 2017-05-02 |
| 5 | 18.54 ft | 2006-06-20 |
| 6 | 16.44 ft | 2006-11-23 |
| 7 | 16.24 ft | 2023-12-22 |
| 8 | 16.20 ft | 2010-02-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Tar River at Rock Springs is at 2.67 ft, 14.33 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 21.5 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
The highest crest on record is 25.93 ft, on 2016-10-14.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GBYN7). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.