French Broad River at Blantyre, NC
Is French Broad River at Blantyre, NC flooding right now?
No — French Broad River at Blantyre, NC is at 4.78 ft, 11.2 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 31 min ago.
Gauge height
4.78 ft
Streamflow
293 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 | 10.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 14.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 18.2 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 |
Last 7 days
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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