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

Wind Advisory issued February 1 at 1:48AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:48 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties, plus mountainous western portions of Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.

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

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 1:48AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:48 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Avery, Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties, plus mountainous western portions of Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.

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

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 1:48AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:48 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.

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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 1:48AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:48 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below. * WHERE...Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Jackson, Swain, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.

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.