River stage
Boiling Springs, Broad River
- River level
- 3.49 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.78 ft
- Recent high
- 10.93 ft
- Recent low
- 1.39 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BSPN7
- 30-day change
- +1.87 ft
- Average
- 1.97 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.30 ft
In brief
The Broad River at Boiling Springs, NC read 3.49 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.51 ft below action stage. That is 1.87 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BSPN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.30 ft | 1928-08-16 |
| 2 | 23.43 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 3 | 22.10 ft | 1940-08-14 |
| 4 | 18.23 ft | 1964-10-05 |
| 5 | 18.23 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 6 | 17.48 ft | 2004-09-09 |
| 7 | 17.39 ft | 1976-10-09 |
| 8 | 17.25 ft | 1929-10-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Action Stage. The Broad River is beginning to flood residential yards located off of Abe's Mountain Rd.
- 12.00 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Broad River floodwaters may be approaching the base of residential home foundations between Abe's Mountain Rd. and the river.
- 14.00 ft
Moderate 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.
- 15.00 ft
Moderate 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.
- 16.00 ft
Moderate 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.
- 17.50 ft
Moderate 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.
- 20.00 ft
Major 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.
- 24.30 ft
Record Flood Stage. The Broad River has reached the maximum level of record, last achieved on August 16th, 1928.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Broad River flooding at Boiling Springs?
No. The Broad River at Boiling Springs is at 3.49 ft, 6.51 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Boiling Springs?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Broad River has been at Boiling Springs?
The highest crest on record is 24.3 ft, on 1928-08-16.
Is the Broad River high or low right now at Boiling Springs?
At 3.49 ft it is higher than 95% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BSPN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02151500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.