West Fork Pigeon River near Retreat, NC
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Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.15 ft on Fri, Sep 17, 2004.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | — |
| Major flood | 18 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.15 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 12.13 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 8.97 ft | 1994-08-17 |
| 6.75 ft | 1995-03-08 |
| 6.73 ft | 1990-02-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| W F Pigeon River above Lake Logan near Hazelwood, NC | 2.3 mi | Haywood County |
| West Fork Pigeon River at Bethel, NC | 2.8 mi | Haywood County |
| East Fork Pigeon River near Canton, NC | 3.7 mi | Haywood County |
| Pigeon River near Canton, NC | 7.7 mi | Haywood County |
| Unnmd Tributary to Pisgah Creek at Flat Laurel Gap, NC | 9.3 mi | Haywood County |
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