Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Major flooding. Water levels in town will be around 1 to 3 ft high.
23.5 ft
Further flooding along Spring Creek, causing water levels to be around 2 ft deep in some areas between Spring creek and Andrew Ave.
22.5 ft
Water will approach camping areas and a few homes along Painted Rock Rd. Similar flooding that occurred on September 17, 2004
21 ft
Hot Springs Spa buildings will be flooded. Homes and some buildings between the river and river and Silver Mine Rds will be flooded.
19 ft
Much of the area between the river and Silver Mine and Andrews Rds will likely be flooded. Spring Creek will overflow its banks north of Bridges Rd.
16.5 ft
Areas between the railroad and the river near Divine Water Way northwest of town and areas between the river and Highway 25/70 near Lookout Loop will begin to flood.
12.5 ft
Water may approach camping areas between South Andrews Avenue and the river. Floodwater levels will be similar to levels observed on September 9, 2004.
10 ft
Floodwaters will approach Hot Springs Spa property and parts of River Road and Silvermine Road will flood. Floodwater levels will be similar to levels observed on May 6, 2003.
9.5 ft
Parts of Silver Mine Road and River Road may begin to flood. Areas near Spring Creek in the Hot Springs Spa area will begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 22.3 ft | 133,000 cfs |
| Jul 15, 1916 | 22 ft | 110,000 cfs |
| Feb 27, 1902 | 19 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HSPN7
River
French Broad River
County
Madison, NC
Coordinates
35.8897°N, 82.8210°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of French Broad River above Silver Mine Ck, in Hot Springs?
The French Broad River above Silver Mine Ck, in Hot Springs gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03454500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for French Broad River above Silver Mine Ck, in Hot Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for French Broad River above Silver Mine Ck, in Hot Springs is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when French Broad River rises?
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Where is the French Broad River above Silver Mine Ck, in Hot Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.8897°N, 82.8210°W. USGS site number: 03454500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.