River stage
Pisgah Forest, Davidson River
- River level
- 1.06 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.53 ft
- Recent high
- 3.49 ft
- Recent low
- 0.48 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DAVN7
- 30-day change
- +0.54 ft
- Average
- 0.69 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.36 ft
In brief
The Davidson River at Pisgah Forest, NC read 1.06 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.44 ft below action stage. That is 0.54 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DAVN7
Water 59 °F (15 °C) · -3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.36 ft | 2021-08-17 |
| 2 | 12.08 ft | 1994-08-17 |
| 3 | 11.90 ft | 1976-06-01 |
| 4 | 11.86 ft | 2004-09-09 |
| 5 | 11.80 ft | 1928-08-15 |
| 6 | 10.90 ft | 1918-10-01 |
| 7 | 10.74 ft | 1973-05-28 |
| 8 | 10.64 ft | 1964-10-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 5.00 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Low areas adjacent to Davidson River Rd near the river will begin to flood.
- 6.00 ft
Minor 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.
- 9.50 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Deavor Rd along the Davidson River will become impassible.
- 12.00 ft
Moderate 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.
- 14.00 ft
Major 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.
- 16.00 ft
Major, 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.
- 16.50 ft
Catastropic, 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.
- 20.00 ft
Catastrophic, historic flooding continues. The English Chapel Church may be devastated by floodwaters.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Davidson River flooding at Pisgah Forest?
No. The Davidson River at Pisgah Forest is at 1.06 ft, 3.44 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Pisgah Forest?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 4.5 ft, minor flooding 6 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Davidson River has been at Pisgah Forest?
The highest crest on record is 14.36 ft, on 2021-08-17.
Is the Davidson River high or low right now at Pisgah Forest?
At 1.06 ft it is higher than 97% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Pisgah Forest, Davidson River?
The water temperature at Pisgah Forest, Davidson River is 59 °F (15.0 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS. It has fallen 3.2 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DAVN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03441000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.