SWANNANOA RIVER AT BILTMORE, NC
Is SWANNANOA RIVER AT BILTMORE, NC flooding right now?
No — SWANNANOA RIVER AT BILTMORE, NC is at 1.36 ft, 8.6 ft below its 10 ft flood stage, as of 62 min ago.
Gauge height
1.36 ft
Streamflow
38 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 16.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.33 ft on Fri, Sep 27, 2024.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.5 ft | 13.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 16.5 ft | 15.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.33 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 20.7 ft | 1916-07-16 |
| 19.22 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 19 ft | 1940-08-13 |
| 18.74 ft | 1928-08-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| HOMINY CREEK NR WEST ASHEVILLE, NC | 3.0 mi | Buncombe County |
| REED CREEK ABOVE BARNARD AVE AT ASHEVILLE, NC | 3.3 mi | Buncombe County |
| FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE, NC | 3.4 mi | Buncombe County |
| DINGLE CREEK NEAR SKYLAND, NC | 4.4 mi | Buncombe County |
| FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT BENT CREEK, NC | 5.3 mi | Buncombe County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.