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Reedy River River Levels

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

The Reedy River flows through the upstate of South Carolina and has a rich history dating back to the early 1700s when it was used for transportation and power for mills.


Summary

Total streamflow across the Reedy River was last observed at 120 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 239 acre-ft of water today; about 47% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 256 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-05-21 when daily discharge volume was observed at 8,914 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Reedy River Above Fork Shoals reporting a streamflow rate of 93.3 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Reedy River, with a gauge stage of 4.35 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Reedy River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 811 ft, the Reedy River Near Greenville.

River Details

Last Updated 2025-12-17
Discharge Volume 239 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 120.4 cfs
+2.7 cfs (+2.29%)
Percent of Normal 47.1%
Maximum 8,914.0 cfs
2020-05-21
Seasonal Avg 256 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Reedy River Near Greenville
USGS 02164000
27 cfs 0.7 ft -6.23
Reedy River Above Fork Shoals
USGS 02164110
93 cfs 4.35 ft 5.07
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Reedy River is a tributary of the Saluda River, about 65 miles (105 km) long, in northwestern South Carolina in the United States. Via the Saluda and Congaree Rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Santee River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.