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Swannanoa River at Warren Wilson

National Weather Service gauge WRNN7 · North Carolina · Buncombe County · 35.6075, -82.4439

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.5 ft; major flooding begins at 17.5 ft.

Action stage9.5 ft
Minor flooding11.0 ft
Moderate flooding15.5 ft
Major flooding17.5 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

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

9.5 ftAction Stage. Swannanoa River exceeds its banks and begins to enter surrounding farmland.
11.0 ftMinor Flood Stage. The Swannanoa River enters the agricultural area of Warren Wilson College and approaches the adjacent horse barns.
15.5 ftModerate Flood Stage. Significant portions of the Warren Wilson College agricultural property are flooded, including the adjacent horse barns. Warren Wilson Rd. is flooded near the Swannanoa River bridge, but floodwaters remain several feet below the bottom of the bridge.
17.5 ftMajor Flood Stage. Significant flooding of Warren Wilson College agricultural property and Warren Wilson Rd. near the Swannanoa River bridge is ongoing.

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

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