Station Name: FRENCH BROAD RIVER NEAR FLETCHER, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,074 feet

Nearest Address:
795 Old Fanning Bridge Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
Henderson County

GPS Coordinates: 35.42916667, -82.5525

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 11:47AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:47 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe, Graham, Henderson, Macon, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 25 at 1:37PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Additional ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The mountains of northeast Georgia, upstate South Carolina, and portions of southwest North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Falling trees and limbs could pose a threat to life and property. Ice covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation rates are expected to increase again this afternoon bringing additional impacts. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 25 at 1:37PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Additional light sleet accumulations and ice accumulations between one quarter and four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...The Piedmont of North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, and northeast Georgia * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Falling trees and large limbs could pose a threat to life and property. Ice covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation rates are expected to increase again this afternoon bringing additional impacts. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 25 at 1:37PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Additional light sleet accumulations and ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...A portion of the mountains of western North Carolina including Mitchell, Yancey, and Buncombe Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Snow and ice accumulations will make many roads treacherous and impassable. The weight of the snow and ice on tree limbs and power lines could produce isolated outages. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation rates are expected to increase again this afternoon bringing additional impacts. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 11:47AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:47 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, in elevations above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills of 15 below to 19 below possible. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from 6 PM Monday evening through noon Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 25 at 11:47AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:47 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, in elevations above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills of 15 below to 19 below possible. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from 6 PM Monday evening through noon Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 25 at 1:37PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:45 PM

* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Light additional sleet accumulations and ice accumulations between one quarter and four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The northern mountains, northern foothills, and northwest Piedmont of North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for days in some areas. Falling trees and limbs could pose a threat to life and property. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation rates are expected to increase again this afternoon bringing additional impacts. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.