Swannanoa River At Biltmore, Nc Realtime Data
SWANNANOA RIVER AT BILTMORE, NC
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
41
Discharge (cfs)
1.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 41 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.38 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 52 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several small streams, with the Swannanoa River Watershed contributing about 180 square miles of flow. The river exhibits seasonal variations in flow, with higher flows in the winter and spring due to rainfall and snowmelt. The river also experiences periodic flooding, which can cause damage to homes and businesses along its banks. There are no major dams on the Swannanoa River, but there are several smaller dams and reservoirs in the surrounding area that contribute to its flow. An interesting fact about the Swannanoa River is that it is believed to have been named by Native Americans, with "Swannanoa" meaning "beautiful river".
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 1,991.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.38 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 41.2 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1977.75 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 45% |
| Year Over Year Average | 93 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 8,240 cfs |
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