Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.86 ft | 2024-08-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Rocky Mount, Tar River
- River level
- 1.19 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 16.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 17.00 ft
- Record crest
- 17.86 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RMBN7
- Record crest
- 17.86 ft
- Flood stage
- 17.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 20.00 ft
- Major flood
- 22.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2024-08-12
In brief
The Tar River at Rocky Mount, NC read 1.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.81 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RMBN7
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Bankfull.
- 17.00 ft
Minor Flooding. Griffin St begins to flood.
- 19.00 ft
Overlook Dr begins to flood.
- 20.00 ft
Moderate Flooding. Water reaches houses along John Arthur Ln.
- 20.50 ft
Harbour West Dr begins to flood 0.15 mi east of US301 Bypass.
- 21.50 ft
Major Flooding. Water Reaches apartments just north of Bethlehem Rd at river.
- 22.00 ft
Hammond St begins to flood.
- 22.50 ft
Paul St begins to flood.
- 23.00 ft
Bethlehem Rd just east of river begins to flood.
- 23.50 ft
Water reaches structures along AQzalea St.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tar River flooding at Rocky Mount?
No. The Tar River at Rocky Mount is at 1.19 ft, 14.81 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Rocky Mount?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the Tar River has been at Rocky Mount?
The highest crest on record is 17.86 ft, on 2024-08-12.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RMBN7). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.