River NC

Tar River

North Carolina • 35.7667, -77.6667
Length
199 mi
321 km
Elevation
584′ → 0′
584 ft drop
Stream Order
7
Large River
Slope
0.06%
2.9 ft/mi
Drainage
2,903 mi²
7,519 km²
Avg Flow
3,078 cfs
1.6 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
236 mi
380 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Water Level Gauges on Tar River

There are 7 USGS water level monitoring stations on Tar River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Tar River

There are 15 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Tar River.