Tar River
Latest Reading
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT at gauge 02083500. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
Where Tar River is measured
7 USGS gauges on Tar River — open one for its live readings on the USGS site. The other pins are places to stay, from Stay22.
USGS Gauges on Tar River
| Gauge | Station | Water temp? |
|---|---|---|
| 02081500 | TAR RIVER NEAR TAR RIVER, NC | — |
| 02081747 | TAR R AT US 401 AT LOUISBURG, NC | — |
| 02081942 | TAR RIVER AT NC-581 NEAR SPRING HOPE, NC | — |
| 0208250410 | TAR RIVER BELOW DAM NEAR LANGLEY CROSSROADS, NC | — |
| 02082585 | TAR RIVER AT NC 97 AT ROCKY MOUNT, NC | — |
| 02083500 | TAR RIVER AT TARBORO, NC | — |
| 02084000 | TAR RIVER AT GREENVILLE, NC | — |
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Where to stay near Tar River
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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).