Station Name: FRENCH BROAD R AT BLUE RIDGE PKWY AT BENT CREEK NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,028 feet

Nearest Address:
Blue Ridge Pkwy
Arden, NC 28715
Buncombe County

GPS Coordinates: 35.4997222, -82.5927778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 7:59PM EDT until July 7 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Tue July 7, 2026, 7:59 PM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Cocke County in east Tennessee... Southeastern Sevier County in east Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 759 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Pittman Center, Hartford, Cosby and Round Mountain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Flood Advisory issued July 7 at 7:28PM EDT until July 7 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue July 7, 2026, 7:28 PM
Expires: Tue July 7, 2026, 10:30 PM

Heavy showers and thunderstorms have produced up to 3" of rainfall in the Toxaway River basin and vicinity. Additional rainfall from multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue next couple of hours. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Oconee County in upstate South Carolina... Northwestern Pickens County in upstate South Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 727 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park, Jocassee Gorges and Lake Keowee. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.