Lower Tar HUC8 03020103
A 2,487 km² sub-basin of the South Atlantic-Gulf region in NC. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
69
Moderate
Drought index
214
Severe
Area in D2+
14.4%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
0%
of 1 reporting
Median flow
122%
p56 of record
Water assets
776
0 springs · 367 wells
USGS gauges (2)
- TAR RIVER AT TARBORO, NC02083500539 cfsp56 · normal
- TAR RIVER AT GREENVILLE, NC02084000no readingno long-term record
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 214 | 14.4 | 0/1 | p56 |
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