Total streamflow across the
Saluda River
was last observed at
5,513
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
10,935
acre-ft of water today; about 52%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
10,621 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2015-10-05 when daily discharge volume was observed at
89,540 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Saluda River Near Columbia
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,240 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Saluda River Near Williamston
with a gauge stage of 4.75 ft.
This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Saluda River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 830 ft, the
Saluda River Near Greenville.
The Saluda River is a major waterway in South Carolina, starting in the Blue Ridge Mountains and flowing 200 miles to the Atlantic Ocean. The river has played an important role in the history of the state, serving as a transportation route for settlers and later powering textile mills. The hydrology of the river has been dramatically altered by the construction of several reservoirs and dams, including Lake Murray, which is the largest man-made lake in the state. These reservoirs serve as important sources of drinking water and hydroelectric power. The Saluda River is also a popular destination for outdoor recreation, with opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking along its banks. Additionally, the river supports local agriculture by providing irrigation water to nearby farms.
Last Updated | 2025-03-07 |
Discharge Volume | 10,935 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
5,513.0 cfs
-1330.0 cfs (-19.44%) |
Percent of Normal | 51.91% |
Maximum |
89,540.0 cfs
2015-10-05 |
Seasonal Avg | 10,621 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saluda River Near Greenville
USGS 02162500 |
620 cfs | 3.49 ft | 0 | |||||
Saluda River Near Williamston
USGS 02163001 |
746 cfs | 4.75 ft | -7.67 | |||||
Saluda River Near Ware Shoals
USGS 02163500 |
1020 cfs | 4.02 ft | -1.92 | |||||
Saluda River At Chappells
USGS 02167000 |
910 cfs | 3.09 ft | -56.67 | |||||
Saluda River Near Columbia
USGS 02169000 |
1240 cfs | 2.72 ft | -5.34 | |||||
Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia
USGS 02168504 |
977 cfs | 4.23 ft | 1.24 |
The Saluda River is a principal tributary of the Congaree River, about 200 mi (320 km) long, in northern and western South Carolina in the United States. Via the Congaree River, it is part of the watershed of the Santee River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.