French Broad River near Newport, TN
Is French Broad River near Newport, TN flooding right now?
French Broad River near Newport, TN measured 2.38 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.6 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.38 ft
Streamflow
1,220 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 24 ft on Thu, Mar 7, 1867.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 17.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24 ft | 1867-03-07 |
| 23.34 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 23 ft | 1902-02-28 |
| 22.5 ft | 1916-07-17 |
| 19.25 ft | 1940-08-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pigeon River at Newport, TN | 1.6 mi | Cocke County |
| Nolichucky River near Lowland | 10.0 mi | Cocke County |
| Pigeon River below Power Plant near Waterville, NC | 13.9 mi | Haywood County |
| Lick Creek at Mohawk, TN | 16.4 mi | Greene County |
| Nolichucky River below Nolichucky Dam, TN | 17.5 mi | Greene 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.