South Saluda River near Cleveland, SC
Is South Saluda River near Cleveland, SC flooding right now?
South Saluda River near Cleveland, SC measured 1.96 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.0 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.96 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.58 ft on Wed, Sep 8, 2004.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.58 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 8.21 ft | 2013-08-07 |
| 6.25 ft | 2003-06-02 |
| 5.38 ft | 2005-06-13 |
| 4.65 ft | 2014-01-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Table Rock Reservoir Tailrace near Cleveland, SC | 1.1 mi | Greenville County |
| Slicking Creek near Rocky Bottom, SC | 2.7 mi | Greenville County |
| South Saluda River near Rocky Bottom, SC | 3.0 mi | Greenville County |
| Middle Saluda River near Cleveland, SC | 7.5 mi | Greenville County |
| Little River above High Falls near Cedar Mt, NC | 9.1 mi | Transylvania 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.