Is the Swannanoa River flooding?
The Swannanoa River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in North Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Swannanoa River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Swannanoa River at Biltmore, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.33 ft on 27 September 2024, carrying 60,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1791 (110 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.41 ft, 25.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swannanoa River at Biltmore, NC | No flooding | 1.41 ft | 10 ft | |
| Swannanoa River at Interstate 40 at Black Mtn, NC | No current data | — | — | — |