RIVER GAUGE · BROAD RIVER
Broad River at highway 9 near Chimney Rock
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Water level0.33 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:10 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
AT THIS LEVEL BUSINESS AND HOMES WILL BE FLOODED NEAR THE RIVER.
- 1.5 ft
GENERAL 1.5 INCH RAIN IN 4 HOUR TOOK RIVER UP TO 4.7 FT (FS 20 FT)
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2013 | 8.33 ft | — |
| Oct 14, 2014 | 6.47 ft | — |
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