Davidson River near Brevard, NC
Is Davidson River near Brevard, NC flooding right now?
Davidson River near Brevard, NC measured 1.14 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.14 ft
Streamflow
131 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.36 ft on Tue, Aug 17, 2021.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.36 ft | 2021-08-17 |
| 12.08 ft | 1994-08-17 |
| 11.9 ft | 1976-06-01 |
| 11.86 ft | 2004-09-09 |
| 11.8 ft | 1928-08-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| French Broad River at Blantyre, NC | 5.0 mi | Transylvania County |
| Catheys Creek near Brevard, NC | 6.1 mi | Transylvania County |
| Little River above High Falls near Cedar Mt, NC | 7.6 mi | Transylvania County |
| Unnmd Tributary to Pisgah Creek at Flat Laurel Gap, NC | 9.6 mi | Haywood County |
| Mills River near Mills River, NC | 10.6 mi | Henderson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.