Swannanoa River
The Swannanoa River flows through the Swannanoa Valley of western North Carolina, and is a major tributary to the French Broad River. It begins at its headwaters on the slopes of Mount Mitchell, and ends when it meets the French Broad at Biltmore Estate in Asheville. The river is 22 miles or 35 kilometers long, and it flows entirely within the geographical boundaries of Buncombe County. It is a valuable resource to the county, providing drinking water to the Asheville metropolitan area, and numerous recreational opportunities. In September 2004, massive rains from the remnants of Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Ivan caused the Swannanoa to flood, causing major damage to the Biltmore Village section of Asheville, and to the other communities that it flows through.
Tributaries
(Not necessarily in order.)Sweeten CreekRoss CreekHaw CreekGashes CreekGrassy BranchChristian CreekBull CreekBeetree CreekLower North ForkUpper North ForkTomahawk BranchFlat Creek
External links RiverLink: Swannanoa River Watershed Project
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