Is the Pigeon River flooding?
The Pigeon River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in North Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Pigeon River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Pigeon River near Hepco, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.59 ft on 27 September 2024, carrying 55,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1876 (100 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.29 ft, 19.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon River near Canton, NC | No flooding | 1.43 ft | 10 ft | |
| Pigeon River near Hepco, NC | No flooding | 2.29 ft | 13 ft | |
| Pigeon River below Power Plant near Waterville, NC | No current data | — | — | — |