Pigeon River near Hepco, NC
Is Pigeon River near Hepco, NC flooding right now?
Pigeon River near Hepco, NC measured 2.29 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 10.7 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.29 ft
Streamflow
412 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 18 ft on Sun, Feb 2, 1902.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 17.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18 ft | 1902-02-02 |
| 18 ft | 1876-06-02 |
| 17.31 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 16.77 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 15.82 ft | 1940-08-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cataloochee Creek near Cataloochee, NC | 5.1 mi | Haywood County |
| Pigeon River near Canton, NC | 11.1 mi | Haywood County |
| Pigeon River below Power Plant near Waterville, NC | 12.3 mi | Haywood County |
| West Fork Pigeon River at Bethel, NC | 12.8 mi | Haywood County |
| East Fork Pigeon River near Canton, NC | 13.7 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.