French Broad River At Hot Springs, Nc Realtime Data
FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT HOT SPRINGS, NC
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
1,350
Discharge (cfs)
2.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 1,350 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.90 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,437 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by rainfall and snowmelt, and is influenced by several tributaries, including the Laurel River and Spring Creek. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences higher flow during the spring due to increased precipitation and snowmelt. The river is not significantly impacted by dams in the immediate vicinity of the gauge. Interestingly, the French Broad River is one of the oldest rivers in the world, dating back over 300 million years. It is also home to a diverse array of aquatic species, including several endangered species of mussels.
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 1,314.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.9 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1314.0 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 1350.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 67% |
| Year Over Year Average | 2,040 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 40,700 cfs |
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