Station Name: FRENCH BROAD RIVER BELOW I-26 NEAR BENT CREEK, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,018 feet

Nearest Address:
Old River Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
Buncombe County

GPS Coordinates: 35.5122222, -82.5772222

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 1:04PM EDT until March 17 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:04 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 1:06PM EDT until March 17 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:06 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1-3 inches.. Higher amounts in the elevations above 5000 feet. A dusting to possibly an inch in some lower elevation locations. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce widespread power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 12:32AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 12:32 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 1-2 inches, with locally higher amounts possible above 5,000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of a dusting to possibly half an inch in some lower elevations. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountain counties along the Tennessee border above 3500 feet. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 7:54PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 7:54 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 12:57AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 12:57 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 9:00 AM

Scattered light snow showers to continue overnight, and should enter a lull by morning. Some locations may see an additional dusting to one-half inch of snow this morning. There is potential for residual moisture on area roadways to freeze into black ice and result in slick spots this morning, especially on local roads. Take caution on your morning commutes.