FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE, NC
Is FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE, NC flooding right now?
No — FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE, NC is at 1.33 ft, 8.2 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage, as of 2 hours ago.
Gauge height
1.33 ft
Streamflow
1,060 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.82 ft on Fri, Sep 27, 2024.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.82 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 23.1 ft | 1916-07-16 |
| 18 ft | 1976-06-01 |
| 15 ft | 1952-08-01 |
| 14.55 ft | 2004-09-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| REED CREEK ABOVE BARNARD AVE AT ASHEVILLE, NC | 1.0 mi | Buncombe County |
| SWANNANOA RIVER AT BILTMORE, NC | 3.4 mi | Buncombe County |
| HOMINY CREEK NR WEST ASHEVILLE, NC | 3.4 mi | Buncombe County |
| NEWFOUND CREEK NEAR ALEXANDER, NC | 5.1 mi | Buncombe County |
| FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT BENT CREEK, NC | 7.4 mi | Buncombe County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.