SALUDA RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 6, 2025
34.33, -82.17


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Saluda River was last observed at 3,633 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 7,206 acre-ft of water today; about 53% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 6,914 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 861 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Saluda River Near Williamston with a gauge stage of 4.22 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 2025-02-06
Discharge Volume 7,206 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 3,633.0 cfs
-280.0 cfs (-7.16%)
Percent of Normal 52.55%
Maximum 89,540.0 cfs
2015-10-05
Seasonal Avg 6,914 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Saluda River Near Greenville
USGS 02162500
348 cfs 3.04 ft 0
Saluda River Near Williamston
USGS 02163001
472 cfs 4.22 ft 6.31
Saluda River Near Ware Shoals
USGS 02163500
595 cfs 3.02 ft 0.68
Saluda River At Chappells
USGS 02167000
685 cfs 2.48 ft -30.95
Saluda River Near Columbia
USGS 02169000
861 cfs 2.44 ft 0
Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia
USGS 02168504
672 cfs 3.66 ft -0.74
History of the River

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.

       

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