River stage
French Broad River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 10 of 10
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 10 of 10 gauges on the French Broad River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
French Broad River levels, gauge by gauge
The French Broad River is measured at 10 gauges across North Carolina, Tennessee. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 3.95 ft | normal, rising |
| Blantyre | 8.10 ft | normal, rising |
| Fletcher | 7.90 ft | normal, rising |
| Hot Springs | 4.36 ft | normal, rising |
| Marshall | 3.97 ft | normal, rising |
| Rosman | 2.33 ft | normal, rising |
| NWS gauge MCIT1 | 5.00 ft | no flood stage set |
| Douglas Dam | 876.60 ft | below flood stage |
| Douglas Dam | 972.84 ft | no flood stage set |
| Newport | 5.05 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the French Broad River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Asheville, NC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Nolichucky River 3 gauges
- Davidson River 1 gauge
- Mill Creek (NC) 1 gauge
- Green River (NC) 1 gauge
- Big Creek (Rogersville, TN) 1 gauge
- Broad River (NC, SC) 4 gauges
- Tellico River 1 gauge
- Little River (AL, GA, NC) 12 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the French Broad River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 10 reporting gauges on the French Broad River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the French Broad River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Asheville is at 3.95 ft; Blantyre is at 8.10 ft; Fletcher is at 7.90 ft; Hot Springs is at 4.36 ft.
Where is the French Broad River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 10 gauges on the French Broad River across North Carolina, Tennessee.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.