French Broad River above Silver Mine Ck, in Hot Springs
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.3 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 22.0 ft on Jul 16, 1916 (historic crest)
- 19.0 ft on Feb 28, 1902 (historic crest)
- 18.0 ft on Mar 1, 1867 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.5 ft | Parts of Silver Mine Road and River Road may begin to flood. Areas near Spring Creek in the Hot Springs Spa area will begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Floodwaters will approach Hot Springs Spa property and parts of River Road and Silvermine Road will flood. Floodwater levels will be similar to levels observed on May 6, 2003. |
| 12.5 ft | Water may approach camping areas between South Andrews Avenue and the river. Floodwater levels will be similar to levels observed on September 9, 2004. |
| 16.5 ft | Areas between the railroad and the river near Divine Water Way northwest of town and areas between the river and Highway 25/70 near Lookout Loop will begin to flood. |
| 19.0 ft | Much of the area between the river and Silver Mine and Andrews Rds will likely be flooded. Spring Creek will overflow its banks north of Bridges Rd. |
| 21.0 ft | Hot Springs Spa buildings will be flooded. Homes and some buildings between the river and river and Silver Mine Rds will be flooded. |
| 22.5 ft | Water will approach camping areas and a few homes along Painted Rock Rd. Similar flooding that occurred on September 17, 2004 |
| 23.5 ft | Further flooding along Spring Creek, causing water levels to be around 2 ft deep in some areas between Spring creek and Andrew Ave. |
| 26.0 ft | Major flooding. Water levels in town will be around 1 to 3 ft high. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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