Reedy River river
Total streamflow across the Reedy River was last observed at 105 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 209 acre-ft of water today; about 41% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 259 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 82.2 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Reedy River, with a gauge stage of 4.29 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 streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Reedy River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Reedy River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Reedy River Near Greenville
SC
USGS 02164000
|
20 | 0.66 | 0.0 | 20% | 8 | 5,830 | 811 |
|
Reedy River Above Fork Shoals
SC
USGS 02164110
|
82 | 4.29 | 0.0 | 52% | 39 | 8,310 | 685 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Reedy River
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. It spans approximately 75 miles, beginning in Greenville County and flowing into Laurens County where it eventually becomes the Saluda River. Hydrologically, the river is fed by multiple tributaries, including the North and South Saluda Rivers. Along the Reedy River, there are several reservoirs and dams, including Lake Robinson, Lake Cunningham, and Lake Greenwood Dam, which provide both recreational opportunities and hydroelectric power. In addition, the river has become a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, including kayakers and anglers, and supports agriculture in the surrounding areas.
Recreation along the Reedy River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Reedy River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Reedy River
Where does the data for the Reedy River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.