Rivers in North Carolina
Tar River at Grimesland
Below flood stage
1.35ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 2:20 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 7.00 ft
- Record crest
- 11.74 ft2016
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 13.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.00 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 15.00 ftDevastating flooding in Marva Villa and Rivercreek subdivisions in Washington, with many homes inundated, and roads impassable. Widespread flooding occurs along, and to the north of HWY 33 on the south side of the river, with many homes and businesses inundated. This flooding will be similar to that which occurred with Hurricane Floyd.
- 13.50 ftInundation of some homes in the Marva Villa and Rivercreek subdivisions in Washington. Many roads on the north side of the river are impassable. Major inundation of homes on Seine Beach Road. Some homes along Grimesland Bridge Road are flooded. Water threatens homes on the south side of the river near Grimesland Bridge Road. Homes and businesses on Alvin Road are inundated.
- 12.00 ftWater backs up into Chicod Creek and floods the HWY 33 bridge as well as Majettes Mobile Home Park, and nearby Willow Lane. Grimesland Bridge Road is flooded north of the bridge, as are some residences along the road. Residences on Seine Beach Road are significantly inundated. Houses on Dean Drive in the Marva Villa subdivision in Washington are threatened by high water.
- 10.50 ftMany acres of farmland behind Alvin Road are flooded on the south side of the river. Water inundates residences on Seine Beach Road and a few properties on Grimesland Bridge Road. Water backs up into Chicod Creek, and threatens a few businesses on HWY 33. Water threatens homes in Majettes Mobile Home Park, and on nearby Willow Lane.
- 7.00 ftWater surrounds residences on Seine Beach Road. Farmland behind Alvin Road is inundated.
Crest history
19 crests on NOAA’s list since 2003.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 15, 2016 | 11.74 ft |
| 2 | May 4, 2017 | 7.42 ft |
| 3 | September 14, 2018 | 6.93 ft |
| 4 | August 27, 2011 | 5.41 ft |
| 5 | May 3, 2013 | 4.77 ft |
| 6 | April 30, 2014 | 4.77 ft |
| 7 | November 22, 2006 | 4.45 ft |
| 8 | July 13, 2013 | 4.39 ft |
| 9 | June 22, 2006 | 4.39 ft |
| 10 | August 26, 2013 | 4.30 ft |
| 11 | September 18, 2003 | 4.15 ft |
| 12 | June 22, 2013 | 4.14 ft |
| 13 | September 23, 2023 | 4.13 ft |
| 14 | September 30, 2010 | 3.42 ft |
| 15 | September 6, 2008 | 2.95 ft |
| 16 | September 14, 2005 | 2.82 ft |
| 17 | September 27, 2009 | 2.08 ft |
| 18 | August 20, 2004 | 2.04 ft |
| 19 | June 5, 2012 | 1.63 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 23, 2023: 4.13 ft
- September 14, 2018: 6.93 ft
- May 4, 2017: 7.42 ft
- October 15, 2016: 11.74 ft
- April 30, 2014: 4.77 ft
- August 26, 2013: 4.30 ft
- July 13, 2013: 4.39 ft
- June 22, 2013: 4.14 ft
- May 3, 2013: 4.77 ft
- June 5, 2012: 1.63 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.