Is the First Broad River flooding?
The First Broad River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in North Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the First Broad River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is First Broad River near Casar, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.89 ft on 8 September 2004, carrying 12,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1959 (65 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.58 ft, 19.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Broad River near Casar, NC | No flooding | 0.58 ft | 19 ft | |
| First Broad River at Lawndale, NC | No flooding | 0.70 ft | 20 ft | |
| First Broad River at Sr1512 near Lawndale, NC | No current data | — | — | — |