French Broad River at Old Fanning Bridge Rd, 3 W Fletcher
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/06/2025 7:30 AM EDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 06/05/2025 8:57 AM EDTRecord: 30.6 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 20 ft Moderate Flooding 17 ft Minor Flooding 13 ft Action 10 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 20.1 - Record Flood Stage. Floodwaters are approaching levels similar to those levels observed in during Hurricane Frances in early September, 2004.
- 20 - Major Flood Stage. Significant and damaging flooding of the French Broad River Valley is likely from Etowah upstream to Avery Creek and Biltmore Park downstream of the gauge site.
- 17 - Moderate Flood Stage. Significant inundation of several roads within the French Broad River Valley from Etowah to Avery Creek is ongoing. Floodwaters may be approaching vulnerable homes and businesses within the valley. Floodwater levels are similar to those levels observed during Hurricane Ivan in mid-September, 2004.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 35.4292, -82.5525 |
| RFC | LMRFC |
| State | NC |
| WFO | GSP |
| County | Henderson |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 03447687 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 30.61 ft | on 09-27-2024 | |
| 2. | 15.31 ft | on 01-10-2024 | |
| 3. | 14.34 ft | on 02-07-2020 | (P) |
| 4. | 15.30 ft | on 05-19-2018 | (P) |
| 5. | 10.65 ft | on 04-24-2017 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 30.61 ft | on 09-27-2024 | |
| 2. | 15.31 ft | on 01-10-2024 | |
| 3. | 14.34 ft | on 02-07-2020 | (P) |
| 4. | 15.30 ft | on 05-19-2018 | (P) |
| 5. | 10.65 ft | on 04-24-2017 | |
| 6. | 12.13 ft | on 02-04-2016 | |
| 7. | 10.29 ft | on 10-15-2014 | |
| 8. | 11.43 ft | on 12-23-2013 | |
| 9. | 15.01 ft | on 07-06-2013 | |
| 10. | 15.62 ft | on 05-06-2013 | |
| 11. | 10.23 ft | on 04-29-2013 | |
| 12. | 12.05 ft | on 01-30-2013 | |
| 13. | 12.58 ft | on 01-28-2013 | |
| 14. | 9.42 ft | on 12-26-2012 | |
| 15. | 10.43 ft | on 11-29-2011 | |
| 16. | 13.40 ft | on 12-02-2010 | |
| 17. | 14.65 ft | on 01-25-2010 | |
| 18. | 14.81 ft | on 09-22-2009 | |
| 19. | 9.40 ft | on 03-05-2008 | |
| 20. | 10.85 ft | on 03-02-2007 | |
| 21. | 9.92 ft | on 06-27-2006 | |
| 22. | 10.84 ft | on 07-07-2005 | |
| 23. | 17.54 ft | on 09-17-2004 | |
| 24. | 20.13 ft | on 09-08-2004 | |
| 25. | 10.31 ft | on 11-20-2003 | |
| 26. | 9.53 ft | on 08-05-2003 | |
| 27. | 12.50 ft | on 05-07-2003 | |
| 28. | 9.75 ft | on 04-11-2003 | |
| 29. | 9.80 ft | on 12-28-2002 | |
| 30. | 8.55 ft | on 09-27-2002 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 30.61 ft | on 09-27-2024 |
| 2. | 20.13 ft | on 09-08-2004 |
| 3. | 17.54 ft | on 09-17-2004 |
| 4. | 15.62 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
| 5. | 15.31 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 30.61 ft | on 09-27-2024 | |
| 2. | 20.13 ft | on 09-08-2004 | |
| 3. | 17.54 ft | on 09-17-2004 | |
| 4. | 15.62 ft | on 05-06-2013 | |
| 5. | 15.31 ft | on 01-10-2024 | |
| 6. | 15.30 ft | on 05-19-2018 | (P) |
| 7. | 15.01 ft | on 07-06-2013 | |
| 8. | 14.81 ft | on 09-22-2009 | |
| 9. | 14.65 ft | on 01-25-2010 | |
| 10. | 14.34 ft | on 02-07-2020 | (P) |
| 11. | 13.40 ft | on 12-02-2010 | |
| 12. | 12.58 ft | on 01-28-2013 | |
| 13. | 12.50 ft | on 05-07-2003 | |
| 14. | 12.13 ft | on 02-04-2016 | |
| 15. | 12.05 ft | on 01-30-2013 | |
| 16. | 11.43 ft | on 12-23-2013 | |
| 17. | 10.85 ft | on 03-02-2007 | |
| 18. | 10.84 ft | on 07-07-2005 | |
| 19. | 10.65 ft | on 04-24-2017 | |
| 20. | 10.43 ft | on 11-29-2011 | |
| 21. | 10.31 ft | on 11-20-2003 | |
| 22. | 10.29 ft | on 10-15-2014 | |
| 23. | 10.23 ft | on 04-29-2013 | |
| 24. | 9.92 ft | on 06-27-2006 | |
| 25. | 9.80 ft | on 12-28-2002 | |
| 26. | 9.75 ft | on 04-11-2003 | |
| 27. | 9.53 ft | on 08-05-2003 | |
| 28. | 9.42 ft | on 12-26-2012 | |
| 29. | 9.40 ft | on 03-05-2008 | |
| 30. | 8.55 ft | on 09-27-2002 |
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.