Rivers in North Carolina
Broad River above Sandy Run Ck, 3 SSW Boiling Springs
Below flood stage
2.45ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 3:15 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 3.50 ftWed, Sep 23, 8:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 24.30 ft1928
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 24.30 ftRecord Flood Stage. The Broad River has reached the maximum level of record, last achieved on August 16th, 1928.
- 20.00 ftMajor Flood Stage. The Broad River has reached levels similar to those seen in August 1940. Devastating flooding of numerous homes near the river within the Abe's Mountain vicinity is likely underway. Significant and record-level floodwaters are inundating lower elevation trails and picnic areas of the Broad River Greenway.
- 17.50 ftModerate Flooding continues. The Broad River is approaching levels similar to levels reached on September 9th, 2004 during Hurricane Frances. First-floor flooding of several homes between Abe's Mountain Rd. and the river is possible with residents likely evacuated. Significant floodwaters are inundating lower elevation trails and picnic areas of the Broad River Greenway.
- 16.00 ftModerate Flooding continues. The Broad River may begin inundating the first floor of several homes between Abe's Mountain Rd. and the river, including homes located along Waterway Dr. Evacuations may be underway.
- 15.00 ftModerate Flooding continues. Precautionary evacuations may be underway for residents within the Abe's Mountain vicinity, including perhaps residents along Whelchel Rd. and the Number 1 Township area as floodwaters approach the first floor of several homes. Backwater effects may be causing additional flooding along smaller tributaries.
- 14.00 ftModerate Flood Stage. Broad River floodwaters may be inundating the foundations of homes located between Abe's Mountain Rd. and the river and threatening residential first floors. Low-lying roads near the vicinity of Abe's Mountain may be inundated by floodwaters. The Broad River Greenway is experiencing flooding of low-elevation trails and picnic areas along the river. Floodwaters may be impacting local campgrounds near the river as well.
- 12.00 ftMinor Flood Stage. Broad River floodwaters may be approaching the base of residential home foundations between Abe's Mountain Rd. and the river.
- 10.00 ftAction Stage. The Broad River is beginning to flood residential yards located off of Abe's Mountain Rd.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
55 crests on NOAA’s list since 1928.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 16, 1928 | 24.30 ft |
| 2 | September 28, 2024 | 23.43 ft |
| 3 | August 14, 1940 | 22.10 ft |
| 4 | October 5, 1964 | 18.23 ft |
| 5 | February 7, 2020 | 18.23 ft |
| 6 | September 9, 2004 | 17.48 ft |
| 7 | October 9, 1976 | 17.39 ft |
| 8 | October 2, 1929 | 17.25 ft |
| 9 | March 15, 1975 | 16.15 ft |
| 10 | October 7, 2005 | 15.54 ft |
| 11 | January 9, 2024 | 15.28 ft |
| 12 | October 16, 1964 | 15.23 ft |
| 13 | March 20, 2003 | 15.00 ft |
| 14 | March 1, 1987 | 14.96 ft |
| 15 | October 17, 1936 | 14.85 ft |
| 16 | May 6, 2013 | 14.78 ft |
| 17 | April 4, 1936 | 14.75 ft |
| 18 | January 15, 1995 | 14.61 ft |
| 19 | January 12, 1990 | 14.57 ft |
| 20 | July 8, 2005 | 14.03 ft |
| 21 | October 20, 1937 | 13.94 ft |
| 22 | January 25, 2010 | 13.38 ft |
| 23 | January 7, 1946 | 13.35 ft |
| 24 | November 7, 1977 | 13.27 ft |
| 25 | July 7, 1967 | 13.20 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 28, 2024: 23.43 ft
- January 9, 2024: 15.28 ft
- December 27, 2023: 11.58 ft
- February 7, 2020: 18.23 ft
- October 11, 2018: 11.48 ft
- May 31, 2018: 12.46 ft
- April 24, 2017: 6.08 ft
- December 29, 2015: 11.29 ft
- April 20, 2015: 5.57 ft
- December 23, 2013: 8.21 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.