What is the current flow on French Broad River?
French Broad River is currently flowing at 678 cfs at USGS gauge 03455000 as of Oct 3, 2:45 PM UTC.
French Broad River at Newport Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.02 ft
Flow 678 cfs · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 2:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind
Flow is 678 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 1,250 cfs).
Flow
678 cfs
Gauge Height
2.02 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 11% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 03455000 is a public stream gauge on French Broad River in Tennessee. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Thunderstorms
80° / 70°F
Precip: 0.04 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Thunderstorms
74° / 65°F
Precip: 0.52 in · Wind: 2 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain showers
76° / 62°F
Precip: 0.01 in · Wind: 7 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- PIGEON RIVER AT NEWPORT, TN · 1.6 mi
- NOLICHUCKY RIVER NEAR LOWLAND · 10.0 mi
- LICK CREEK AT MOHAWK, TN · 16.5 mi
- NOLICHUCKY RIVER BELOW NOLICHUCKY DAM, TN · 17.5 mi
- LITTLE PIGEON RIVER ABOVE SEVIERVILLE, TN · 22.3 mi
- LITTLE PIGEON RIVER AT SEVIERVILLE, TN · 24.4 mi
- SINKING CREEK AT AFTON, TN · 27.8 mi
- CROCKETT CREEK BELOW ROGERSVILLE, TN · 28.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is French Broad River above or below normal right now?
French Broad River is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 678 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1,250 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on French Broad River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for French Broad River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near French Broad River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include PIGEON RIVER AT NEWPORT, TN (1.6 miles away), NOLICHUCKY RIVER NEAR LOWLAND (10.0 miles away), LICK CREEK AT MOHAWK, TN (16.5 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for French Broad River?
The forecast for today near French Broad River is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 80°F and precipitation near 0.04 inches.
Is French Broad River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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