FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT MARSHALL, NC
Is FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT MARSHALL, NC flooding right now?
No — FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT MARSHALL, NC is at 1.72 ft, 6.3 ft below its 8 ft flood stage, as of 61 min ago.
Gauge height
1.72 ft
Streamflow
1,420 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.36 ft on Sat, Sep 28, 2024.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 11.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.36 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 15 ft | 1963-03-12 |
| 13.64 ft | 1978-11-06 |
| 13.4 ft | 1957-04-05 |
| 12.72 ft | 2004-09-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| IVY RIVER NEAR MARSHALL, NC | 2.5 mi | Madison County |
| NEWFOUND CREEK NEAR ALEXANDER, NC | 8.4 mi | Buncombe County |
| FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT HOT SPRINGS, NC | 11.5 mi | Madison County |
| FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE, NC | 13.1 mi | Buncombe County |
| REED CREEK ABOVE BARNARD AVE AT ASHEVILLE, NC | 13.1 mi | Buncombe County |
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