French Broad River near Newport
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cocke County, Tennessee on the French Broad River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03455000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
80,000 cfs
Moderate Flood
16 ft
51,000 cfs
Minor Flood
10 ft
22,500 cfs
Action Stage
8 ft
15,800 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Flood of record.
23.3 ft
Around 4 feet of water floods the walk out basement of the large home 2 lots downstream from the new bypass bridge. Perhaps 6 or more feet of water is in the large storage building behind the house. Del Rio Baptist Church buildings on Fugate Road flood with water half way or more up the windows. The train tracks across from the church are inundated. Fugate Road is inundated perhaps 6 feet deep.
19.5 ft
Water begins to enter the walk out basement of a large home two lots downstream from the new bypass bridge. There is perhaps two or three feet of water in their large storage building behind the house.
16 ft
The campground and the other low-lying cabins are more substantially impacted. (Most of these structures were destroyed by Helene flooding, some may gradually be rebuilt.) Flooding of backyards begins along River Chase Trail. Flooding of Fugate Road in Del Rio is more widespread, including near Del Rio Baptist Church.
15 ft
Buildings at the campground on Hwy 25/70E might begin to take water. A few low-lying riverfront cabins between Newport and Del Rio might begin to take water. (Most of these structures were destroyed by Helene flooding, some may gradually be rebuilt.)
14 ft
Flooding begins on Rock Hill Road near Newport and low spots on Fugate Road near Del Rio.
10 ft
Agricultural land near the gage on Highway 321 is flooded. Water begins entering a campground along Hwy 25/70E.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 1867 | 24 ft | 110,000 cfs |
| Mar 6, 1867 | 24 ft | 110,000 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 23.34 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 23.34 ft | — |
| Feb 27, 1902 | 23 ft | 101,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NWPT1
River
French Broad River
County
Cocke, TN
Coordinates
35.9828°N, 83.1601°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of French Broad River near Newport?
The French Broad River near Newport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03455000) 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 near Newport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for French Broad River near Newport is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the French Broad River near Newport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cocke County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.9828°N, 83.1601°W. USGS site number: 03455000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.