Is the Second Broad River flooding?

North Carolina · 2 gauges · North Carolina river levels

The Second Broad River is tracked by 2 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 Second Broad River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Second Broad River at Cliffside, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.93 ft on 14 August 1940, carrying 15,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1926 (72 annual peaks).

Drains 220 sq mi · gauge elevation 671 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Second Broad River near Logan, NCNo flooding1.55 ft22 ft
Second Broad River at Cliffside, NCNo 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.