Is the French Broad River flooding?
The French Broad River is tracked by 7 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 French Broad River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the French Broad River is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Broad River at Rosman, NC | No flooding | 2.11 ft | 9 ft | |
| French Broad River at Blantyre, NC | No flooding | 4.96 ft | 16 ft | |
| French Broad River near Fletcher, NC | No flooding | 4.06 ft | 13 ft | |
| French Broad River at Asheville, NC | No flooding | 1.29 ft | 9.5 ft | |
| French Broad River at Marshall, NC | No flooding | 2.00 ft | 8 ft | |
| French Broad River at Hot Springs, NC | No flooding | 3.52 ft | 9.5 ft | |
| French Broad River at Bent Creek, NC | No current data | — | — | — |
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.