Swannanoa River at Warren Wilson
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
Sender
Sent
- Gauge out of service.
Official
CATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 17.5 ft Moderate Flooding 15.5 ft Minor Flooding 11 ft Action 9.5 ft - Gauge out of service.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 17.5 - Major Flood Stage. Significant flooding of Warren Wilson College agricultural property and Warren Wilson Rd. near the Swannanoa River bridge is ongoing.
- 15.5 - Moderate 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.
- 11 - Minor Flood Stage. The Swannanoa River enters the agricultural area of Warren Wilson College and approaches the adjacent horse barns.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 8.94 ft | on 01-30-2013 |
| 2. | 6.90 ft | on 01-17-2013 |
| 3. | 4.29 ft | on 03-09-2011 |
| 4. | 5.30 ft | on 12-01-2010 |
| 5. | 5.40 ft | on 08-26-2008 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 8.94 ft | on 01-30-2013 |
| 2. | 6.90 ft | on 01-17-2013 |
| 3. | 4.29 ft | on 03-09-2011 |
| 4. | 5.30 ft | on 12-01-2010 |
| 5. | 5.40 ft | on 08-26-2008 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 8.94 ft | on 01-30-2013 |
| 2. | 6.90 ft | on 01-17-2013 |
| 3. | 5.40 ft | on 08-26-2008 |
| 4. | 5.30 ft | on 12-01-2010 |
| 5. | 4.29 ft | on 03-09-2011 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 8.94 ft | on 01-30-2013 |
| 2. | 6.90 ft | on 01-17-2013 |
| 3. | 5.40 ft | on 08-26-2008 |
| 4. | 5.30 ft | on 12-01-2010 |
| 5. | 4.29 ft | on 03-09-2011 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 2128.00 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 2126.00 ft |
| minor Flooding | 2121.50 ft |
| action | 2120.00 ft |
| Latest Value | N/A |
| Gauge Zero | 2110.50 ft |
Gauge Photos
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Probability Information
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