Sep 7, 2004
Flooding began during the late afternoon across the county and gradually worsened during the evening and overnight hours, with near-record flooding observed along the Swannaoa and French Broad Rivers. Most valley communities across the county were affected by severe flooding along the rivers, or along smaller streams. Flooding along the Swannanoa devastated Asheville's Biltmore area, as well as the Black Mountain and Swannanoa communities. Numerous businesses and residences were damaged or destr
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5423045). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Buncombe County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.