River stage
Broad River (NC, SC)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Broad River (NC, SC) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Broad River levels, gauge by gauge
The Broad River is measured at 4 gauges across North Carolina, South Carolina. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling Springs | 3.49 ft | normal, rising |
| Chimney Rock | 1.59 ft | normal, steady |
| Blacksburg | 5.56 ft | normal, rising |
| Gaston Shoals Dam | 93.34 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the Broad River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Boiling Springs, NC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Catawba River 14 gauges
- Green River (NC) 1 gauge
- Mill Creek (NC) 1 gauge
- Fishing Creek (SC) 1 gauge
- Wildcat Creek (SC) 1 gauge
- Sugar Creek (NC) 2 gauges
- Davidson River 1 gauge
- Saluda River 7 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Broad River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Broad River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Broad River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Boiling Springs is at 3.49 ft; Chimney Rock is at 1.59 ft; Blacksburg is at 5.56 ft.
Where is the Broad River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Broad River across North Carolina, South Carolina.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.