French Broad River at Hot Springs, NC
Is French Broad River at Hot Springs, NC flooding right now?
French Broad River at Hot Springs, NC measured 2.63 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.9 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.63 ft
Streamflow
784 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.3 ft on Fri, Sep 27, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 18.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.3 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 22 ft | 1916-07-16 |
| 19 ft | 1902-02-28 |
| 18 ft | 1867-03-01 |
| 17.5 ft | 1977-11-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| French Broad River at Marshall, NC | 11.5 mi | Madison County |
| Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam, TN | 12.4 mi | Greene County |
| Ivy River near Marshall, NC | 13.9 mi | Madison County |
| Pigeon River below Power Plant near Waterville, NC | 17.8 mi | Haywood County |
| Newfound Creek near Alexander, NC | 18.6 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.