Tar River at Greenville, NC

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 30 ftDevastating flooding similar to Hurricane Floyd. Numerous homes adjacent to the river in the city of Greenville are inundated. All roads in and around Greenville are flooded and impassable. Tributaries back up and flood homes, businesses, and roads in areas that are miles away from the river.
• 24 ftWidespread flooding for all areas adjacent to the river and tributaries. Water floods the Pitt-Greenville Airport and terminal. Many homes and apartments north of First Street in Greenville are flooded. Some major roads around the city of Greenville are impassable.
• 22 ftWater overflows into numerous areas within the city of Greenville. Several secondary roads are also flooded. Some homes along the river are inundated. Water threatens several housing developments along the south side of the river. Homes and businesses are inundated along Mumford Road. Numerous tributaries flood roads that are miles away from the river.
• 20 ftWater floods some homes near the river. Water overflows into several streets in the City of Greenville, surrounding numerous homes. Many acres of farmland flooded.
• 19 ftSecondary roads adjacent to the river are flooded. The river inundates portions of Pitt-Greenville Airport. Water reaches a few homes near the river. Most of River Drive and the end of Warren Street, in Greenville, is impassable, with several houses surrounded by water.
• 17 ftWater inundates some secondary roads near the river. Much of River Park North is flooded. Water approaches and surrounds homes at the east end of River Drive in Greenville.
• 16 ftWidespread low land flooding adjacent to the river. Some farmland flooded across Pitt County.
• 13 ftMinor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river can be expected.

Highest crests on record

1. 29.74 ft — September 21, 1999
2. 24.5 ft — July 28, 1919
3. 24.46 ft — October 14, 2016
4. 23.5 ft — October 6, 1928
5. 22.3 ft — November 7, 1887

Recent crests: 16.39 ft (August 16, 2024) · 14.04 ft (July 30, 2024) · 14.72 ft (January 18, 2024) · 14.72 ft (December 22, 2023) · 19.89 ft (November 17, 2020)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• UpstreamTar River at Tarboro, NC
• Contentnea Creek at Hookerton, NC
• Pamlico River at Washington, NC
• Neuse River at Fort Barnwell, NC
• Roanoke River at Hamilton, NC
• Roanoke River at Williamston, NC
• Nahunta Swamp near Shine, NC
• Neuse River at Kinston, NC