Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
LAKE LOGAN AND MILL DAM ROADS WILL BE FLOODED.
14 ft
SR 1111 WILL BE FLOODED.
13 ft
HOMES ALONG SUTTLE STREET WILL FLOOD IN FIBERVILLE AREA.
12 ft
BUILDINGS ON MILL DAM AND CHAMBERS FARM LANES WILL FLOOD. FLOODING IN CLYDE AND FIBERVILLE WILL START MAINLY ALONG HYDER MTN AND RICHLAND ROADS AND IN THE CLYDE MOBILE HOME PARK.
11 ft
WATER WILL APPROACH STRUCTURES NEAR THE RIVER ON MILL DAM LANE.
10.5 ft
FURTHER FLOODING ALONG BIRD CREEK AND BUILDINGS ALONG FIELDBROOK ROAD WILL FLOOD.
9.5 ft
FLOODING ALONG MILL DAM AND FIELDBROOK ROADS WILL OCCURR...ALONG WITH FARMLAND NEAR THE RIVER. AREAS ALONG SHOVEL CREEK WILL ALSO FLOOD ESPECIALLY NEAR THE JUNKYARD AREA.
9.19 ft
BACKWATER ON BIRD CREEK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AREAS BETWEEN THE CREEK AND HIGHWAY 276.
8.4 ft
CREST OF 8.4 HERE WILL CAUSE A CREST AT CANTON CTPN7 AROUND 10.5 FT CEPN7 WAS AT 7.29 FT
6.22 ft
BANKFULL STAGE
5.09 ft
5.1 HERE AND 4.58 CEPN7 CAUSED A CREST AT CANTON CTPN7 OF 6.9
4.78 ft
4.78 STAGE HERE AND 4.45 FT AT CEPN7 CAUSED A 6 FT STAGE 2 HOURS LATER AT CTPN7
0.85 ft
GENERAL RAIN OF 0.85 IN 3 HOURS WILL CAUSE RIVER AT CWPN7 TO RISE 1 FT
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 17, 2004 | 16.27 ft | 19,000 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2004 | 14.9 ft | 10,723 cfs |
| Aug 16, 1994 | 12.63 ft | 11,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CWPN7
River
West Fork Pigeon River
County
Haywood, NC
Coordinates
35.4639°N, 82.9000°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Fork Pigeon River near Bethel?
The West Fork Pigeon River near Bethel gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03456100) 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 West Fork Pigeon River near Bethel?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Fork Pigeon River near Bethel is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Fork Pigeon River rises?
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Where is the West Fork Pigeon River near Bethel gauge located?
The gauge is located in Haywood County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4639°N, 82.9000°W. USGS site number: 03456100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: East Fork Pigeon River above Canton
Downstream: Pigeon River above Old River Rd (NC 215), 1 SW Canton
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey