Swannanoa River Flow Today
As of October 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Swannanoa River is flowing at 28 cfs at Biltmore, NC — 41% of normal for the date and down 16% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Swannanoa River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Biltmore, the Swannanoa River is running 28 cfs — 41% of normal, down 16% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 41% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Biltmore (-16%).
How the Swannanoa River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Biltmore1,991 ft 28 cfs41%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Swannanoa River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (41%).
Swannanoa River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Swannanoa River At Biltmore NC
Oct 8, 4:00 AM · USGS 03451000 |
28 cfs | 41% | -16% | 1.27 ft | 8.7 ft below | 1,991 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Swannanoa River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Swannanoa River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Swannanoa River
The Swannanoa River is a 22-mile long river in western North Carolina that flows through the cities of Black Mountain and Asheville before joining the French Broad River. The river has a rich history dating back to the Cherokee and was later used for agriculture and industry. It is now managed for recreation and water supply. Two reservoirs, Bee Tree and North Fork, were constructed on the river in the 1970s to provide drinking water to the region. The river is popular for fishing and kayaking, and the Swannanoa River Greenway provides a scenic trail for biking and walking. The river also supports agriculture with many farms located along its banks. The Swannanoa River is an important part of the region's natural and cultural heritage.
Fishing near the Swannanoa River
About the Swannanoa River
How is the Swannanoa River flowing right now?
As of October 8, 2026, the Swannanoa River is flowing at 28 cfs at Biltmore, NC, about 41% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Swannanoa River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Swannanoa River is at 41% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Swannanoa River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Biltmore (10.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.