2026-02-01T13:00:00-05:00
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 300 and 700 cfs, which is considered a low to medium flow. During high flow, the river can become dangerous and should be avoided.
The class rating for this run is Class III-V, which means that it is suitable for experienced paddlers who are comfortable navigating technical rapids and obstacles. The total segment mileage for this run is 6.5 miles, and it typically takes around 3-4 hours to complete.
Some of the specific river rapids and obstacles that paddlers can expect to encounter include Pinball, a series of technical rapids that require precise maneuvers, and Go Left or Die, a steep drop that leads into a narrow channel.
There are specific regulations that apply to this area, including a requirement for all paddlers to wear a properly fitted personal flotation device (PFD) at all times. Additionally, there may be restrictions on river access during certain times of the year, so it is important to check with local authorities before planning a trip.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2026-01-26 |
| River Levels | 86 cfs (1.85 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 102% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 03446000 |
Hourly Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mills River Near Mills River
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83cfs |
French Broad River Near Fletcher
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912cfs |
French Broad River At Blantyre
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562cfs |
Davidson River Near Brevard
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69cfs |
Swannanoa River At Biltmore
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37cfs |
French Broad River At Asheville
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1060cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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North Mills River Campground
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North Mills River
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Lake Powhatan
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Lake Powhatan Campground
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firefighter island campsite
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WF-3
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River Runs
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North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
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Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
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Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
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South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
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East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
Lake Julian Park
Brooklawn Park
Holmes Educational State Forest