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Live French Broad flows, matched to your skill. Know before you go.

French Broad · Class III-IV

French Broad - Section 9

Good for intermediate paddlers and up

as of 1h ago

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French Broad · Class I-II

French Broad - Asheville

Good for tubing & paddling

as of 47m ago

Trend · rising

French Broad · Class I

French Broad - Upper (Rosman)

Too low -- scrapey

as of 1h ago

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French Broad · Class I-III

French Broad - Section 10

Verdict pending verificationClass I-III beginner-friendly float

as of 1h ago

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French Broad · Surf feature

Taylor's Wave (Woodfin)

Verdict pending verificationWoodfin's first artificial surf wave on the French Broad, opening 2026. Live flow from the same gauge as the city run.

as of 47m ago

Trend · rising

Data: USGS Water Services · Updated hourly