Pigeon River (NC) near (W Fork) nr Retreat
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.2 ft on Sep 17, 2004 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Sep 8, 2004 (historic crest)
- 9.0 ft on Aug 17, 1994 (historic crest)
- 6.8 ft on Mar 8, 1995 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.5 ft | 2.5 IN BASIN AVG WILL CAUSE A 2.5 FT RISE HERE |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | WATER WILL APPROACH HOMES ON LAKE LOGAN AND LITTLE EAST FORK ROADS.STAGE AT WHICH FLOODING DOWNSTREAM WILL BEGIN IN CLYDE AREA NEAR HYDER MTN AND RICHLAND CREEK ROADS...AND IN CLYDE MOBILE HOME PARK. |
| 14.0 ft | HOMES BETWEEN LAKE LOGAN ROAD AND THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Pigeon River (NC) above (W Fork) Abv Lake Logan NWS gauge · 2.3 mi
- West Fork Pigeon River near Bethel NWS gauge · 2.8 mi
- East Fork Pigeon River above Canton NWS gauge · 3.7 mi
- Richland Creek (NC) at Autumn Care NWS gauge · 5.7 mi
- Richland Creek (NC) at Waynesville NWS gauge · 6.2 mi
- Pigeon River above Old River Rd (NC 215), 1 SW Canton NWS gauge · 7.7 mi