River stage
Spring Hope, Tar River
- River level
- 1.88 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Recent high
- 8.96 ft
- Recent low
- 1.85 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SPHN7
- 30-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Average
- 2.39 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.88 ft
In brief
The Tar River at Spring Hope, NC read 1.88 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 21.12 ft below action stage. That is 0.01 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SPHN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.88 ft | 2016-10-10 |
| 2 | 21.73 ft | 2017-04-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
BANKFULL STAGE.
- 25.00 ft
Minor flooding begins. There is significant flooding of low-lying wooded areas below the NC-581 bridge and water will reach the base of the bridge.
- 27.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water will reach the NC-581 roadway and flood nearby wooded areas.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tar River flooding at Spring Hope?
No. The Tar River at Spring Hope is at 1.88 ft, 21.12 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Spring Hope?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 23 ft, minor flooding 25 ft and moderate flooding 27 ft.
What is the highest the Tar River has been at Spring Hope?
The highest crest on record is 23.88 ft, on 2016-10-10.
Is the Tar River high or low right now at Spring Hope?
At 1.88 ft it is higher than 2% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SPHN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02081942). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.