Streamflow discharge was last observed at 4 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.88 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 5 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river flows through the Jocassee Gorges before emptying into Lake Greenwood. There are no major dams or tributaries that significantly impact the flow of the South Saluda River. The river experiences seasonal fluctuations in flow, with higher flow during the wetter months and lower flow during drier months. Interestingly, the South Saluda River is home to a variety of freshwater fish species, including the rare and endangered Carolina madtom.
| Elevation | 1,126.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.88 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1091.0 ft |
| Temperature, water, °C | 23.7 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 4.21 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 39% |
| Year Over Year Average | 11 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,790 cfs |