Salkehatchie River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Salkehatchie River is flowing at 109 cfs near Miley, SC — 100% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Salkehatchie River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Miley, the Salkehatchie River is running 109 cfs — 100% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 100% of normal).
How the Salkehatchie River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Miley78 ft 109 cfs100%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Salkehatchie River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (100%).
Salkehatchie River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salkehatchie River Near Miley SC
Oct 9, 2:45 AM · USGS 02175500 |
109 cfs | 100% | 0% | 2.25 ft | 6.8 ft below | 78 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Salkehatchie River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Salkehatchie River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Salkehatchie River
The Salkehatchie River is a 143-mile-long river in South Carolina, United States. It is a tributary of the Savannah River and has been an essential resource for centuries. The name "Salkehatchie" is of Native American origin and means "river of the tall reeds." The river is fed by numerous streams and is characterized by swamps, marshes, and wetlands. The river's hydrology has been altered by the construction of dams, such as the Jenkins Dam and the Barnwell Dam. There are also several reservoirs along the river, including the New River Reservoir and the Little Salkehatchie Reservoir. The Salkehatchie River is used for recreational activities, including fishing and kayaking, and is used in agriculture for irrigation. However, the river's health has been threatened by pollution, and efforts are being made to protect its natural resources.
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About the Salkehatchie River
How is the Salkehatchie River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Salkehatchie River is flowing at 109 cfs near Miley, SC, about 100% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Salkehatchie River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Salkehatchie River is at 100% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Salkehatchie River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Miley (9.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.