Tar River at US 401 at Louisburg, NC
Is Tar River at US 401 at Louisburg, NC flooding right now?
Tar River at US 401 at Louisburg, NC measured 3.41 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 16.6 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.41 ft
Streamflow
16 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.05 ft on Fri, Sep 17, 1999.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 16.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 16.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 18.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 19.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.05 ft | 1999-09-17 |
| 25.34 ft | 1996-09-07 |
| 24.36 ft | 1978-04-28 |
| 23.25 ft | 2016-10-10 |
| 23.23 ft | 2024-08-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Devils Cradle Creek at Sr1412 near Alert, NC | 8.1 mi | Franklin County |
| Tar River near Tar River, NC | 17.5 mi | Granville County |
| Tar River at Nc-581 near Spring Hope, NC | 18.6 mi | Nash County |
| Little River near Zebulon, NC | 19.0 mi | Wake County |
| Neuse River near Falls, NC | 19.1 mi | Wake County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.