Second Broad River river
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Second Broad River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Second Broad River
All 1 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Second Broad River Nr Logan
NC
USGS 02150495
|
30 | 1.56 | -4.8 | 14% | 11 | 4,810 | 827 |
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Second Broad River
The Second Broad River is a river in the western region of North Carolina, USA. It has a length of approximately 12 miles and is a tributary of the Broad River. The river's source is in Rutherford County, and it flows through Cleveland County before joining the Broad River. The hydrology of the Second Broad River is characterized by steep gradients, boulder fields, and deep pools. The river has several dams and reservoirs, including the Moss Lake Dam and the Cliffside Hydroelectric Dam. The Moss Lake Reservoir is a popular recreational area for fishing, boating, and swimming. The Second Broad River plays an important role in agriculture by providing water for irrigation and livestock. Additionally, the river has a rich history, as it was once used for transportation and played a significant role in the development of the local textile industry.
Recreation along the Second Broad River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Second Broad River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Second Broad River
Where does the data for the Second Broad River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.