Total streamflow across the
French Broad River
was last observed at
22,262
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
44,156
acre-ft of water today; about 203%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
10,975 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-08-18 when daily discharge volume was observed at
169,350 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
French Broad River Near Newport
reporting a streamflow rate of 6,440 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
French Broad River At Blantyre
with a gauge stage of 8.1 ft.
This river is monitored from 7 different streamgauging stations along the French Broad River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,179 ft, the
French Broad River At Rosman.
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.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 44,156 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
22,262.0 cfs
+7458.0 cfs (+50.38%) |
Percent of Normal | 202.85% |
Maximum |
169,350.0 cfs
2021-08-18 |
Seasonal Avg | 10,975 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
French Broad River At Rosman
USGS 03439000 |
222 cfs | 2.48 ft | -35.47 | |||||
French Broad River At Blantyre
USGS 03443000 |
1020 cfs | 8.1 ft | 8.51 | |||||
French Broad River Near Fletcher
USGS 03447687 |
2180 cfs | 6.16 ft | -41.55 | |||||
French Broad River At Asheville
USGS 03451500 |
3010 cfs | 2.76 ft | 32.02 | |||||
French Broad River At Marshall
USGS 03453500 |
4290 cfs | 3.25 ft | 77.27 | |||||
French Broad River At Hot Springs
USGS 03454500 |
5100 cfs | 3.97 ft | 102.38 | |||||
French Broad River Near Newport
USGS 03455000 |
6440 cfs | 4.18 ft | 150.58 |
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The French Broad River flows 218 miles (351 km) from near the town of
Rosman in Transylvania County, North Carolina, into the state of Tennessee. Its confluence with the Holston River at Knoxville is the beginning of the Tennessee River. The river flows through the counties of Transylvania, Buncombe, Henderson, and Madison in North Carolina, and Cocke, Jefferson, Sevier, and Knox in Tennessee, and drains large portions of the Pisgah National Forest and the Cherokee National Forest.