Is the North Saluda River flooding?
The North Saluda River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in South Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the North Saluda River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all South Carolina river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is North Saluda River above Slater, SC. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.16 ft on 27 September 2024. Peak records there go back to 2011 (13 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.29 ft, 9.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Saluda River above Slater, SC | No flooding | 4.29 ft | 12 ft | |
| North Saluda River near Highland, SC | No flood stage defined | 2.25 ft | — | |
| N. Saluda River below N. Saluda Reservoir. above Slater, SC | No flood stage defined | 1.18 ft | — |