SALUDA RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
March 13, 2025


Total streamflow across the Saluda River was last observed at 11,821 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 23,447 acre-ft of water today; about 120% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 9,890 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 4,310 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia with a gauge stage of 7.1 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.

Last Updated 2025-03-13
Discharge Volume 23,447 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 11,821.0 cfs
+2434.0 cfs (+25.93%)
Percent of Normal 119.53%
Maximum 89,540.0 cfs
2015-10-05
Seasonal Avg 9,890 cfs
River Streamflow Levels
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 11.51
Saluda River Near Williamston
USGS 02163001
708 cfs 4.68 ft 0
Saluda River Near Ware Shoals
USGS 02163500
813 cfs 3.55 ft -14.69
Saluda River At Chappells
USGS 02167000
1310 cfs 3.92 ft 10.08
Saluda River Near Columbia
USGS 02169000
4310 cfs 4.21 ft 32.21
Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia
USGS 02168504
4060 cfs 7.1 ft 49.26
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge

Weather Forecast

Streamflow Elevation Profile

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.