Pigeon River near Canton, NC
Is Pigeon River near Canton, NC flooding right now?
Pigeon River near Canton, NC measured 1.43 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.6 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.43 ft
Streamflow
92 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.96 ft on Fri, Sep 27, 2024.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 17.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.96 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 22.8 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 20.75 ft | 1940-08-30 |
| 20.7 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 19.6 ft | 2021-08-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Pigeon River near Canton, NC | 4.3 mi | Haywood County |
| West Fork Pigeon River at Bethel, NC | 5.0 mi | Haywood County |
| West Fork Pigeon River near Retreat, NC | 7.7 mi | Haywood County |
| Unnmd Tributary to Pisgah Creek at Flat Laurel Gap, NC | 9.6 mi | Haywood County |
| W F Pigeon River above Lake Logan near Hazelwood, NC | 10.0 mi | Haywood 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.