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

Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 1:20PM EDT until July 13 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 1:20 PM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central McDowell County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks, greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A small culvert washout or two is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to very slow moving heavy showers. Areas of central McDowell County near Marion, Pleasant Gardens, Glenwood, and Sugar Hill and have received 1-2 inches of rainfall with an additional 1-2 inches possible. This rainfall is occurring over saturated soils which are prone to excessive runoff. Therefore, expect rapid rises on small streams in the headwaters of Muddy Creek the Second Broad River, Cove Creek and the upper Catawba River, with potential impacts to low-lying, flood-prone areas and low- elevation bridges and culverts over several tributaries, including Nix Creek, Youngs Fork, Rock Creek, and Glades Creek. Flooding near Zion Hill Rd, Sugar Hill Rd, and Marler Rd may be imminent. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Marion, Sugar Hill, Glenwood, Fero, Pleasant Gardens and Thermal City. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Watch issued July 13 at 1:14PM EDT until July 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon July 13, 2026, 1:14 PM
Expires: Mon July 13, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, Alexander, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Mitchell and Yancey. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow-moving heavy rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop at times this afternoon. By evening, 24-hour rainfall totals of 2 to 6 inches are expected across much of the Watch area, although locally higher amounts are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.