River stage
Langley Crossroads, Tar River
- River level
- 0.41 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 7.70 ft
- Recent low
- 0.27 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LXRN7
- 30-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Average
- 0.94 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.39 ft
In brief
The Tar River at Langley Crossroads, NC read 0.41 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.59 ft below action stage. That is 0.13 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LXRN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.39 ft | 2024-08-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
BANKFULL STAGE.
- 16.00 ft
Estimated Minor Flood Stage
- 18.00 ft
Estimated Moderate Flood Stage
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tar River flooding at Langley Crossroads?
No. The Tar River at Langley Crossroads is at 0.41 ft, 14.59 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Langley Crossroads?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 16 ft and moderate flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Tar River has been at Langley Crossroads?
The highest crest on record is 17.39 ft, on 2024-08-12.
Is the Tar River high or low right now at Langley Crossroads?
At 0.41 ft it is higher than 30% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LXRN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 0208250410). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.