RIVER GAUGE · IVY RIVER
Ivy River near Barnardsville
Buncombe County, North Carolina
Water level2.14 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:05 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
FLOODING OF A FACTORY NEAR THE RIVER ALONG PAINTED FORK ROAD AND OTHER HOMES WILL OCCURR.
- 9 ft
HOMES AND BUILDINGS BETWEEN HIGHWAY 197 AND THE RIVER WILL FLOOD. AREAS EAST OF PAINTED FORK ROAD NEAR THE RIVER WILL ALL SO BE TO FLOOD... THIS INCLUDES THE EQUINE VET CENTER.
- 8 ft
HOMES BETWEEN THE RIVER AND RIVERSIDE DRIVE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
- 7 ft
BANKFULL STAGE.
- 1 ft
1.0 IN 12 HOUR TOOK RIVER UP FROM 3.7 TO 4.7 FT
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2009 | 6.7 ft | — |
| Nov 30, 2010 | 6.7 ft | — |
| Oct 27, 2009 | 6.08 ft | — |
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