Tennessee · Unknown Co.

French Broad River

· 98 mi · Class
Optimal: 1500–4550 CFS · USGS #03455000
3,029 avg
1,230CFS
2.39 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
↓Falling slowly (-40 cfs/hr)(-30 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 3,029 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #03455000
Designated Water Trail · U.S. Forest Service

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