Davidson River near hwy 276 near Pisgah Forest, NC
River level and flood forecast · Transylvania County
Normal1.3 ftas of Mon 3:30 PM
The river is 4.7 ft below flood stage (6 ft).
Flow: 172 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 14 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 12 ft |
| Flood stage | 6 ft |
| Action stage | 4.5 ft |
| Record crest (August 17, 2021) | 14.36 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 20 ftCatastrophic, historic flooding continues. The English Chapel Church may be devastated by floodwaters.
- 16.5 ftCatastropic, historic flooding is developing. Buildings along and near US 64 and US 276 may be inundated by several feet of water. The Dike at Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp will likely be overtopped. Buildings along Vanderbilt Rd may flood. Significant, damaging flooding will continue within the Pisgah National Forest.
- 16 ftMajor, historic flooding continues. Some of the Pisgan Ranger District Station Buildings may begin to flood. The English Chapel Church will be surrounded by flood waters.
- 14 ftMajor Flood Stage. The Davidson River will reaching levels similar to those observed during Tropical Cyclone Fred in August 2021. Devastating flooding of the Pisgah National Forest above Pisgah Forest will be developing, capable of washing out low-water crossings, and inundating structures and recreational areas within the park. Floodwaters several feet deep will impact Deavor Rd and Davidson River Rd downstream.
- 12 ftModerate Flood Stage. Floodwaters will approach buildings near and at the junction of US 64 and US 276. Floodwaters will reach levels seen during Hurricane Frances in September 2004.
- 9.5 ftMinor Flooding continues. Deavor Rd along the Davidson River will become impassible.
- 6 ftMinor Flood Stage. The Davidson River will begin to flood Davidson River Rd and Wilson Rd in Pisgah Forest. Backwater flooding occurs along Turkey Creek affection Deavor Rd.
- 5 ftAction/Advisory Stage. Low areas adjacent to Davidson River Rd near the river will begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
- 14.36 ft — August 17, 2021
- 12.08 ft — August 17, 1994
- 11.9 ft — June 1, 1976
- 11.86 ft — September 9, 2004
- 11.8 ft — August 15, 1928
Recent crests: 14.36 ft (August 17, 2021) · 7.49 ft (February 3, 2016) · 6.53 ft (December 29, 2015) · 6.07 ft (December 24, 2015) · 4.67 ft (December 2, 2015)
Up and down the river, and nearby
- French Broad River at Grove Bridge Rd, in Blantyre, NC
- Mills River near Mills River, NC
- French Broad River at Rosman, NC
- French Broad River at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher, NC
- Middle Saluda river near Cleveland, SC
- Mud Creek (NC) at N Main St 1 N Hendersonville, NC
- South Saluda River near Cleveland, SC
- Pigeon River (NC) above (W Fork) Abv Lake Logan, NC
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (DAVN7); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.