Saluda River Near Ware Shoals, Sc Realtime Data
SALUDA RIVER NEAR WARE SHOALS, SC
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
228
Discharge (cfs)
2.2
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 02163500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 228 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.17 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 307 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is also influenced by several dams, including the Lake Greenwood Dam and the Buzzard Roost Dam. Seasonally, the river experiences higher flows in the winter and spring due to increased precipitation and snowmelt. Interestingly, the Saluda River is known for its excellent trout fishing, thanks to the cold water discharged from the bottom of Lake Murray. Overall, the Saluda River is an important source of freshwater for the region and provides recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
July 21, 2026
| Elevation | 443.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.17 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 228.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 439.61 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 47% |
| Year Over Year Average | 488 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 15,200 cfs |
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