Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
HOMES BETWEEN LAKE LOGAN ROAD AND THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
10 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.
2.5 ft
2.5 IN BASIN AVG WILL CAUSE A 2.5 FT RISE HERE
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2004 | 14.15 ft | 15,600 cfs |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 12.13 ft | — |
| Aug 16, 1994 | 8.97 ft | 9,830 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RTRN7
River
Pigeon River (NC)
County
Haywood, NC
Coordinates
35.4267°N, 82.9197°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pigeon River (NC) near (W Fork) nr Retreat?
The Pigeon River (NC) near (W Fork) nr Retreat gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0345577330) 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 Pigeon River (NC) near (W Fork) nr Retreat?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pigeon River (NC) near (W Fork) nr Retreat is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pigeon River (NC) rises?
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Where is the Pigeon River (NC) near (W Fork) nr Retreat gauge located?
The gauge is located in Haywood County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4267°N, 82.9197°W. USGS site number: 0345577330. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey