Saluda River







SALUDA RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
March 11, 2025


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Saluda River was last observed at 10,036 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 19,906 acre-ft of water today; about 110% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 9,095 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 3,680 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 5.84 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 2025-03-11
Discharge Volume 19,906 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 10,036.0 cfs
+4957.0 cfs (+97.6%)
Percent of Normal 110.35%
Maximum 89,540.0 cfs
2015-10-05
Seasonal Avg 9,095 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
556 cfs 3.39 ft 9.45
Saluda River Near Williamston
USGS 02163001
708 cfs 4.68 ft 20.82
Saluda River Near Ware Shoals
USGS 02163500
852 cfs 3.64 ft 8.12
Saluda River At Chappells
USGS 02167000
1860 cfs 5 ft 84.16
Saluda River Near Columbia
USGS 02169000
3680 cfs 3.96 ft 204.13
Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia
USGS 02168504
2380 cfs 5.84 ft 143.6
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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