Davidson River near hwy 276 near Pisgah Forest
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.4 ft on Aug 17, 2021 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Aug 17, 1994 (historic crest)
- 11.9 ft on Jun 1, 1976 (historic crest)
- 11.9 ft on Sep 9, 2004 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Action/Advisory Stage. Low areas adjacent to Davidson River Rd near the river will begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 6.0 ft | Minor Flood Stage. The Davidson River will begin to flood Davidson River Rd and Wilson Rd in Pisgah Forest. Backwater flooding occurs along Turkey Creek affection Deavor Rd. |
| 9.5 ft | Minor Flooding continues. Deavor Rd along the Davidson River will become impassible. |
| 12.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage. Floodwaters will approach buildings near and at the junction of US 64 and US 276. Floodwaters will reach levels seen during Hurricane Frances in September 2004. |
| 14.0 ft | Major Flood Stage. The Davidson River will reaching levels similar to those observed during Tropical Cyclone Fred in August 2021. Devastating flooding of the Pisgah National Forest above Pisgah Forest will be developing, capable of washing out low-water crossings, and inundating structures and recreational areas within the park. Floodwaters several feet deep will impact Deavor Rd and Davidson River Rd downstream. |
| 16.0 ft | Major, historic flooding continues. Some of the Pisgan Ranger District Station Buildings may begin to flood. The English Chapel Church will be surrounded by flood waters. |
| 16.5 ft | Catastropic, historic flooding is developing. Buildings along and near US 64 and US 276 may be inundated by several feet of water. The Dike at Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp will likely be overtopped. Buildings along Vanderbilt Rd may flood. Significant, damaging flooding will continue within the Pisgah National Forest. |
| 20.0 ft | Catastrophic, historic flooding continues. The English Chapel Church may be devastated by floodwaters. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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