Davidson River near hwy 276 near Pisgah Forest

The past week

What floods at each level

• 20 ft

  Catastrophic, historic flooding continues. The English Chapel Church may be devastated by floodwaters.

• 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.

• 16 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.

• 14 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.

• 12 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.

• 9.5 ft

  Minor Flooding continues. Deavor Rd along the Davidson River will become impassible.

• 6 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.

• 5 ft

  Action/Advisory Stage. Low areas adjacent to Davidson River Rd near the river will begin to flood.

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