Pigeon River below Jonathans Ck, 4 NW Crabtree
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.0 ft on Feb 2, 1902 (historic crest)
- 18.0 ft on Jun 2, 1876 (historic crest)
- 17.3 ft on Sep 17, 2004 (historic crest)
- 16.8 ft on Sep 8, 2004 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 17.3 ft | Moderate flooding continues. Floodwaters will reach levels similar to Hurricane Frances in September 2004. |
|---|---|
| 24.5 ft | Record flooding continues. Interstate 40 may begin to flood in low-lying areas. |
| 25.0 ft | Record flooding continues. Backwater effects from the Pigeon River may cause significant flooding of several feeder streams including Rabbitskin Branch, Laurel Branch, and Panther Creek. Structures upstream near the Jonathans Creek confluence and along Panther Creek Rd and Riverside Dr in the Riverside community will experience ruinous flooding. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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