Is the Saluda River flooding?
The Saluda River is tracked by 10 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 Saluda River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Saluda River is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all South Carolina river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda River near Greenville, SC | No flooding | 2.31 ft | 9.5 ft | |
| Saluda River near Williamston, SC | No flooding | 3.71 ft | 22 ft | |
| Saluda River near Ware Shoals, SC | No flooding | 2.32 ft | 42 ft | |
| Saluda River at Chappells, SC | No flooding | 1.97 ft | 14 ft | |
| Saluda River at I-20, near Columbia, SC | No current data | — | — | — |
| Saluda River at Hunts Bridge Rd near Dacusville, SC | No flood stage defined | 3.10 ft | — | |
| Saluda River above I-85 near Golden Grove, SC | No flood stage defined | 8.09 ft | — | |
| Saluda River below Pelzer, SC | No flood stage defined | 6.92 ft | — | |
| Saluda River below Lake Murray Dam near Columbia, SC | No flood stage defined | 3.65 ft | — | |
| Saluda River near Columbia, SC | No flood stage defined | 2.39 ft | — |
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.