Is the West Fork Pigeon River flooding?
The West Fork Pigeon River is tracked by 2 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 West Fork Pigeon River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 West Fork Pigeon River at Bethel, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.78 ft on 27 September 2024, carrying 21,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1981 (45 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.21 ft, 16.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork Pigeon River at Bethel, NC | No flooding | 0.21 ft | 10 ft | |
| West Fork Pigeon River near Retreat, NC | No current data | — | 10 ft | — |