FRENCH BROAD RIVER NEAR FLETCHER, NC
Is FRENCH BROAD RIVER NEAR FLETCHER, NC flooding right now?
No — FRENCH BROAD RIVER NEAR FLETCHER, NC is at 4.61 ft, 8.4 ft below its 13 ft flood stage, as of 35 min ago.
Gauge height
4.61 ft
Streamflow
962 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.61 ft on Fri, Sep 27, 2024.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 12.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 15.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.61 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 20.13 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 17.54 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 15.62 ft | 2013-05-06 |
| 15.31 ft | 2024-01-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| MILLS RIVER NEAR MILLS RIVER, NC | 3.2 mi | Henderson County |
| FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT BENT CREEK, NC | 5.5 mi | Buncombe County |
| BENT CR AT BENT CR GAP RD NR GLEN BALD, NC | 5.5 mi | Buncombe County |
| DINGLE CREEK NEAR SKYLAND, NC | 5.5 mi | Buncombe County |
| BOYD BRANCH AT BENT CREEK GAP RD NR LAKE POWHATAN | 5.9 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.