* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Greene, Lenoir, and Pitt Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-08-11T20:00:00-04:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Greene, Lenoir, and Pitt Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
TAR RIVER AT GREENVILLE, NC
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
260
Discharge (cfs)
3.5
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 260 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.45 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 654 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
It has several tributaries, including the Fishing Creek and Contentnea Creek, and is impounded by the Greenville Reservoir. The Tar River experiences seasonal variations in flow, with higher flows typically occurring during the winter and spring months. Interestingly, the Tar River was once a major transportation route for goods and people, and played a significant role in the development of Greenville and other towns along its banks. Today, it remains an important source of water for local communities and a popular destination for recreation and wildlife viewing.
August 11, 2026
Elevation
1.0 ft
Last Updated
Mean water velocity for discharge computation, feet per second