Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.33 ft | 2013-05-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Chimney Rock, Broad River
- River level
- 1.59 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 8.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 8.33 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LLBN7
- Record crest
- 8.33 ft
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 12.00 ft
- Major flood
- 15.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2013-05-05
In brief
The Broad River at Chimney Rock, NC read 1.59 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.41 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LLBN7
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 1.50 ft
GENERAL 1.5 INCH RAIN IN 4 HOUR TOOK RIVER UP TO 4.7 FT (FS 20 FT)
- 20.00 ft
AT THIS LEVEL BUSINESS AND HOMES WILL BE FLOODED NEAR THE RIVER.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
At this level: GENERAL 1.5 INCH RAIN IN 4 HOUR TOOK RIVER UP TO 4.7 FT (FS 20 FT)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Broad River flooding at Chimney Rock?
No. The Broad River at Chimney Rock is at 1.59 ft, 6.41 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Chimney Rock?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
What is the highest the Broad River has been at Chimney Rock?
The highest crest on record is 8.33 ft, on 2013-05-05.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LLBN7). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.