Saluda River near Ware Shoals, SC
Is Saluda River near Ware Shoals, SC flooding right now?
Saluda River near Ware Shoals, SC measured 1.41 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 40.6 ft below its 42 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.41 ft
Streamflow
191 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 42 ft, with major flooding at 46 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.95 ft on Sun, Aug 27, 1995.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 40 ft | 38.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 42 ft | 40.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 44 ft | 42.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 46 ft | 44.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.95 ft | 1995-08-27 |
| 22.85 ft | 1973-09-14 |
| 21.12 ft | 1963-03-06 |
| 20.63 ft | 1964-04-08 |
| 20.48 ft | 1940-08-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy River near Ware Shoals, S. C. | 4.5 mi | Laurens County |
| Reedy River near Waterloo, SC | 4.8 mi | Laurens County |
| South Rabon Creek near Gray Court, SC | 9.6 mi | Laurens County |
| North Rabon Creek near Hickory Tavern, SC | 10.4 mi | Laurens County |
| Long Cane Creek at Old Hodges Rd near Hodges, SC | 11.4 mi | Abbeville County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.