What is the current flow on Tar River?
Tar River is currently flowing at 2.57 cfs at USGS gauge 02081500 as of Oct 4, 8:30 AM UTC.
Tar River at Tar River Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.21 ft
Flow 2.57 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 8:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind
Flow is 2.57 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 8.8 cfs).
Flow
2.57 cfs
Gauge Height
1.21 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 53% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 02081500 is a public stream gauge on Tar River in North Carolina. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Rain showers
68° / 55°F
Precip: 0.13 in · Wind: 3 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
75° / 60°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
69° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Tar River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- TAR R AT US 401 AT LOUISBURG, NC · 17.5 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- KNAP OF REEDS CREEK NEAR BUTNER, NC · 12.9 mi
- BEAVERDAM CREEK AT DAM NEAR CREEDMOOR, NC · 13.2 mi
- FLAT RIVER AT DAM NEAR BAHAMA, NC · 14.1 mi
- FLAT RIVER TRIB NR WILLARDVILLE, NC · 14.6 mi
- LITTLE R BL LITTLE R TRIB AT FAIRNTOSH, NC · 16.4 mi
- FLAT RIVER AT BAHAMA, NC · 16.5 mi
- ELLERBE CREEK NEAR GORMAN, NC · 16.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tar River above or below normal right now?
Tar River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 2.57 cfs, compared with a typical median of 8.8 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Tar River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Tar River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Tar River?
Other gauges on Tar River worth checking include TAR R AT US 401 AT LOUISBURG, NC (17.5 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Tar River?
The forecast for today near Tar River is rain showers, with temperatures around 68°F and precipitation near 0.13 inches.
Is Tar River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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