Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Record flooding continues. The US 276 bridge is being overtopped.
16.03 ft
Record Flood Stage. Set on August 17, 2021 at 545pm EDT. Peak streamflow was 19800cfs.
16 ft
WATER REACHES US 276 BRIDGE.
14 ft
PARTS OF MAX THOMPSON AND MUDDY FIELD ROADS ARE CLOSED...ALONG WITH US 276 JUST WEST OF BRIDGE.
13 ft
NUMEROUS HOMES ON HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCLE ARE FLOODED.
12 ft
RIVER REACHES BASE OF DIX CREEK ROAD BRIDGE (SSR 1106)
10 ft
WATER REACHES HOUSES NEAR RIVER ON HIDDEN VALLEY CIRCLE.
9.7 ft
RIVER WILL APPROACH MUDDY FIELD ROAD SOUTH OF US 276 AND FLOODS HOMES BETWEEN THE RIVER AND MAX THOMPSON ROAD.
9 ft
WATER REACHES MAX THOMPSON RD BETWEEN GOODSON LANE AND WILLIS WAY AND FLOODS HOMES NEAR THE RIVER ON HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD.
8.5 ft
BACKWATER ON LOCAL CREEKS WILL START TO FLOOD HOMES OFF OF HIDDEN VALLEY RD AND A FEW HOMES WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD BETWEEN THE RIVER AND MAX THOMPSON ROAD.
8 ft
BACKWATER ON LOCAL CREEKS BEGINS TO APPROACH HOMES ON HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD. MAX THOMPSON ROAD SOUTH OF NORMAN ROAD STARTS TO FLOOD AND APPROACHES HOMES NEAR THE RIVER.
7 ft
FLOODING OF LOWLAND BETWEEN HIGHWAY 276 AND THE RIVER WILL OCCUR. LOW LYING AREAS ON MAX THOMPSON ROAD WILL BE FLOODED.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2021 | 16.03 ft | 19,800 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2004 | 13.05 ft | 12,900 cfs |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 12.03 ft | 6,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CEPN7
River
East Fork Pigeon River
County
Haywood, NC
Coordinates
35.4617°N, 82.8697°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Fork Pigeon River above Canton?
The East Fork Pigeon River above Canton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03456500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for East Fork Pigeon River above Canton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Fork Pigeon River above Canton is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Fork Pigeon River rises?
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Where is the East Fork Pigeon River above Canton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Haywood County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4617°N, 82.8697°W. USGS site number: 03456500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey