French Broad River Flow Today
As of October 26, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the French Broad River is flowing at 934 cfs near Newport, TN — 70% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. 7 of 7 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 84 to 934 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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French Broad River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Newport, the French Broad River is running 934 cfs — 70% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 7 of 7 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 73% of normal).
How the French Broad River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Rosman2,179 ft 84 cfs76%
- Blantyre2,067 ft 362 cfs69%
- Fletcher2,064 ft 616 cfs73%
- Asheville1,951 ft 817 cfs85%
- Marshall1,648 ft 865 cfs75%
- Hot Springs1,314 ft 910 cfs72%
- Newport1,029 ft 934 cfs70%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per French Broad River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (73%).
French Broad River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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French Broad River At Rosman NC
Oct 26, 3:15 AM · USGS 03439000 |
84 cfs | 76% | -3% | 2.02 ft | 7.0 ft below | 2,179 ft |
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French Broad River At Blantyre NC
Oct 26, 3:30 AM · USGS 03443000 |
362 cfs | 69% | -2% | 5.17 ft | 10.8 ft below | 2,067 ft |
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French Broad River Near Fletcher NC
Oct 26, 3:30 AM · USGS 03447687 |
616 cfs | 73% | -3% | 4.01 ft | 9.0 ft below | 2,064 ft |
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French Broad River At Asheville NC
Oct 26, 3:30 AM · USGS 03451500 |
817 cfs | 85% | -1% | 1.12 ft | 8.4 ft below | 1,951 ft |
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French Broad River At Marshall NC
Oct 26, 3:00 AM · USGS 03453500 |
865 cfs | 75% | -1% | 1.29 ft | 6.7 ft below | 1,648 ft |
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French Broad River At Hot Springs NC
Oct 26, 3:15 AM · USGS 03454500 |
910 cfs | 72% | -2% | 2.62 ft | 6.9 ft below | 1,314 ft |
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French Broad River Near Newport TN
Oct 26, 3:45 AM · USGS 03455000 |
934 cfs | 70% | -3% | 2.20 ft | 7.8 ft below | 1,029 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the French Broad River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
French Broad River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
French Broad River
The French Broad River is a 218-mile long river that flows from Western North Carolina to East Tennessee. The river was named by early European settlers who found it to be a wide and free-flowing river. The river has a rich history, serving as a major transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers. The hydrology of the river is complex, with many tributaries contributing to its flow. The river supports several reservoirs and dams, including the Douglas Dam and the Asheville Reservoir. These reservoirs provide drinking water and hydroelectric power for the surrounding areas. The French Broad River is also a popular recreational spot, with activities like fishing, kayaking, and tubing. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with farms in the surrounding areas using the river for irrigation.
Fishing near the French Broad River
About the French Broad River
How is the French Broad River flowing right now?
As of October 26, 2026, the French Broad River is flowing at 934 cfs near Newport, TN, about 70% of normal for the date. Across its 7 USGS gauges, current flows range from 84 to 934 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the French Broad River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the French Broad River is at 73% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the French Broad River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Rosman (9.0 ft), Blantyre (16.0 ft), Fletcher (13.0 ft), Asheville (9.5 ft), Marshall (8.0 ft), Hot Springs (9.5 ft), Newport (10.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.