Station Name: PIGEON RIVER NEAR CANTON, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,615 feet

Nearest Address:
30 Pisgah School Rd
Canton, NC 28716
Haywood County

GPS Coordinates: 35.52194444, -82.8480556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 2:03PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 2:03 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 8:15 PM

Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20 to 30 percent range across western North Carolina Wednesday afternoon. Winds are expected to be a little stronger in the afternoon, with some gusts in the 20 to 25 mph range. The low humidity combined with occasional wind gusts and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfire across the area. A statewide burn ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest Service. Outdoor burning should not be done.

Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 8:28PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 8:28 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 6:00 AM

Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20 to 30 percent range across western North Carolina Wednesday afternoon. Winds are expected to be somewhat elevated in the afternoon, with gusts between 15 and 25 mph. The low humidity combined with gusty winds and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the spread of wildfires across the area. A statewide burn ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest Service. Outdoor burning is prohibited.