French Broad River at Blantyre, NC
Is French Broad River at Blantyre, NC flooding right now?
French Broad River at Blantyre, NC measured 7.57 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.4 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.57 ft
Streamflow
849 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.43 ft on Sat, Sep 28, 2024.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 15.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.43 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 27.1 ft | 1916-07-16 |
| 25.81 ft | 2004-09-09 |
| 25.5 ft | 1964-10-04 |
| 23.81 ft | 1994-08-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Davidson River near Brevard, NC | 5.0 mi | Transylvania County |
| Mills River near Mills River, NC | 7.0 mi | Henderson County |
| Little River above High Falls near Cedar Mt, NC | 7.4 mi | Transylvania County |
| Mud Creek at Secondary Road 1503 near Balfour, NC | 9.4 mi | Henderson County |
| French Broad River near Fletcher, NC | 9.8 mi | Henderson 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.