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

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 2:16AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches east of I-26. Total accumulations between 2 and 4 inches across the remainder of the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce scattered power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 10:34PM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 10:34 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 5:56AM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 5:56 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties, at elevations above 3500 feet. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 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.