Tar River At Nc 97 At Rocky Mount, Nc Realtime Data
TAR RIVER AT NC 97 AT ROCKY MOUNT, NC
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
75
Discharge (cfs)
3.1
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 75 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.13 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 60 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is a major tributary of the Pamlico River and is fed by numerous smaller streams and creeks. The hydrology of the Tar River is affected by seasonal trends, with higher flows occurring during the spring and fall due to increased rainfall. There are no significant dams on the Tar River at this location. Interestingly, the Tar River has been the subject of several conservation efforts in recent years, including the creation of the Tar River Land Conservancy. This organization works to protect the river and its surrounding watershed.
August 26, 2026
| Elevation | 57.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.13 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 75.0 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 45% |
| Year Over Year Average | 168 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 23,100 cfs |
| Geolocation | 35.95, -77.79 |
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