What is the current flow on Tar River?
Tar River is currently flowing at 103 cfs at USGS gauge 02083500 as of Oct 2, 5:15 AM UTC.
Tar River at Tarboro Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.37 ft
Flow 103 cfs · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 5:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 103 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 562 cfs).
Flow
103 cfs
Gauge Height
1.37 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 20% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 254 to 103 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 02083500 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 are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Fog
91° / 66°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Thunderstorms
81° / 69°F
Precip: 0.31 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Thunderstorms
70° / 64°F
Precip: 1.10 in · Wind: 8 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 RIVER AT NC 97 AT ROCKY MOUNT, NC · 14.8 mi
- TAR RIVER AT US 301 BYPASS AT ROCKY MOUNT, NC · 16.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- SWIFT CREEK AT NC 97 NEAR LEGGETT, NC · 6.9 mi
- CONETOE CREEK AT CONETOE, NC · 7.7 mi
- FISHING CREEK AT NC 97 NEAR LEGGETT, NC · 7.9 mi
- CONETOE CREEK NEAR BETHEL, NC · 9.1 mi
- PETE MITCHELL SWAMP AT SR1409 NEAR PENNY HILL, NC · 9.1 mi
- FLAT SWAMP AT SR1157 NEAR ROBERSONVILLE, NC · 17.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tar River above or below normal right now?
Tar River is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 103 cfs, compared with a typical median of 562 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 RIVER AT NC 97 AT ROCKY MOUNT, NC (14.8 miles away), TAR RIVER AT US 301 BYPASS AT ROCKY MOUNT, NC (16.8 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 fog, with temperatures around 91°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Tar River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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