Swannanoa River - Definition and Overview

Swannanoa River- The Swannanoa River is a major tributary to the French Broad River. It begins at its headwaters on the slopes of Mount Mitchell in North Carolina, and ends when it meets the French Broad in Asheville, North Carolina. The river is 22 miles long, and it flows entirely within the geographical boundaries of Buncombe County, North Carolina. The Swannanoa is a valuable resource to Buncombe County, providing drinking water to the Asheville metropolitan area, and numerous recreational opportunities. In 2004 the remnants of Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Ivan caused the Swannanoa to flood, causing major damage to the communities that it flows through.

External links

• River Link (http://www.riverlink.org)