River stage
Newport, French Broad River
- River level
- 5.05 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.68 ft
- Recent high
- 6.25 ft
- Recent low
- 1.96 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NWPT1
- 30-day change
- +2.83 ft
- Average
- 2.60 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.00 ft
In brief
The French Broad River at Newport, TN read 5.05 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.95 ft below action stage. That is 2.83 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NWPT1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.00 ft | 1867-03-07 |
| 2 | 23.34 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 3 | 23.00 ft | 1902-02-28 |
| 4 | 22.50 ft | 1916-07-17 |
| 5 | 19.25 ft | 1940-08-30 |
| 6 | 18.36 ft | 1977-11-06 |
| 7 | 18.10 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 8 | 17.93 ft | 1965-03-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Agricultural land near the gage on Highway 321 is flooded. Water begins entering a campground along Hwy 25/70E.
- 14.00 ft
Flooding begins on Rock Hill Road near Newport and low spots on Fugate Road near Del Rio.
- 15.00 ft
Buildings at the campground on Hwy 25/70E might begin to take water. A few low-lying riverfront cabins between Newport and Del Rio might begin to take water. (Most of these structures were destroyed by Helene flooding, some may gradually be rebuilt.)
- 16.00 ft
The campground and the other low-lying cabins are more substantially impacted. (Most of these structures were destroyed by Helene flooding, some may gradually be rebuilt.) Flooding of backyards begins along River Chase Trail. Flooding of Fugate Road in Del Rio is more widespread, including near Del Rio Baptist Church.
- 19.50 ft
Water begins to enter the walk out basement of a large home two lots downstream from the new bypass bridge. There is perhaps two or three feet of water in their large storage building behind the house.
- 23.30 ft
Around 4 feet of water floods the walk out basement of the large home 2 lots downstream from the new bypass bridge. Perhaps 6 or more feet of water is in the large storage building behind the house. Del Rio Baptist Church buildings on Fugate Road flood with water half way or more up the windows. The train tracks across from the church are inundated. Fugate Road is inundated perhaps 6 feet deep.
- 24.00 ft
Flood of record.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the French Broad River flooding at Newport?
No. The French Broad River at Newport is at 5.05 ft, 2.95 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Newport?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the French Broad River has been at Newport?
The highest crest on record is 24.0 ft, on 1867-03-07.
Is the French Broad River high or low right now at Newport?
At 5.05 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NWPT1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03455000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.