River stage
Saluda River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Saluda River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Saluda River levels, gauge by gauge
The Saluda River is measured at 7 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chappells | 5.28 ft | normal, rising |
| Lake Murray Dam | 5.83 ft | no flood stage set |
| Old Easley Rd 5 W Greenville | 3.25 ft | below flood stage |
| Riverbanks Zoo | 3.30 ft | no flood stage set |
| Ware Shoals | 4.88 ft | normal, rising |
| Williamston | 5.03 ft | normal, rising |
| West Pelzer | 4.83 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Saluda River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Chappells, SC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Broad River (NC, SC) 4 gauges
- Fishing Creek (SC) 1 gauge
- Wildcat Creek (SC) 1 gauge
- Cedar Creek (SC) 2 gauges
- Congaree River 5 gauges
- Catawba River 14 gauges
- Little River (AL, GA, NC) 12 gauges
- Savannah River 11 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Saluda River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Saluda River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Saluda River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Chappells is at 5.28 ft; Ware Shoals is at 4.88 ft; Williamston is at 5.03 ft; West Pelzer is at 4.83 ft.
Where is the Saluda River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Saluda River in South Carolina.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.