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Swannanoa River at Black Mountain Park

National Weather Service gauge BMPN7 · North Carolina · Buncombe County · 35.6075, -82.3344

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.

Action stage9.0 ft
Minor flooding10.0 ft
Moderate flooding12.0 ft
Major flooding15.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

9.0 ftAction Stage. The Swannanoa River is exceeding its banks and flooding adjacent low-lying areas including parts of Veterans Park.
10.0 ftMinor Flood Stage. Veterans Park flooding continues. Sections of River Trail Loop and The Oaks Trail are flooding. Veterans Park Dr. may be starting to flood.
12.0 ftModerate Flood Stage. The Swannanoa River is approaching The Oaks Trail steel foot bridge and the nearby Ingles shopping center parking lot. Significant flooding of Veterans Park, River Trail Loop, Veterans Park Dr., and The Oaks Trail is ongoing.
15.0 ftMajor Flood Stage. The Swannanoa River is approaching I-40 and has inundated The Oaks Trail steel foot bridge. Significant flooding of the nearby Ingles shopping center parking lot is likely.

Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.

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