River stage
Davidson River
- River level
- 1.06 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Davidson River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Davidson River level at Pisgah Forest
The Davidson River is measured in one place, at Pisgah Forest, NC. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pisgah Forest | 1.06 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Davidson River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Pisgah Forest, NC.
Other rivers nearby
- Green River (NC) 1 gauge
- French Broad River 10 gauges
- Mill Creek (NC) 1 gauge
- Broad River (NC, SC) 4 gauges
- Little River (AL, GA, NC) 12 gauges
- Catawba River 14 gauges
- Elk Creek (NC) 1 gauge
- Sugar Creek (NC) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Davidson River flooding right now?
No. The Davidson River is below flood stage at Pisgah Forest, NC, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Davidson River?
The Davidson River is at 1.06 ft at Pisgah Forest, NC, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Davidson River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Davidson River, at Pisgah Forest, NC.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Davidson River it is set for the gauge at Pisgah Forest, NC, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.