River stage
Williamston, Saluda River
- River level
- 5.03 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.30 ft
- Recent high
- 6.25 ft
- Recent low
- 3.03 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WLSS1
- 30-day change
- +1.19 ft
- Average
- 3.55 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.12 ft
In brief
The Saluda River at Williamston, SC read 5.03 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.97 ft below action stage. That is 1.19 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WLSS1
Water 67 °F (20 °C) · about normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.12 ft | 2004-09-09 |
| 2 | 13.79 ft | 2003-03-20 |
| 3 | 13.79 ft | 2005-07-08 |
| 4 | 13.68 ft | 1998-01-09 |
| 5 | 13.59 ft | 1996-01-28 |
| 6 | 12.92 ft | 1997-03-01 |
| 7 | 11.96 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 8 | 11.28 ft | 2013-01-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
WATER WILL APPROACH THE LEE STEAM PLANT AREA...MAINLY IN THE PARKING LOTS.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Saluda River flooding at Williamston?
No. The Saluda River at Williamston is at 5.03 ft, 15.97 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Williamston?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 21 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 29 ft.
What is the highest the Saluda River has been at Williamston?
The highest crest on record is 14.12 ft, on 2004-09-09.
Is the Saluda River high or low right now at Williamston?
At 5.03 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Williamston, Saluda River?
The water temperature at Williamston, Saluda River is 67 °F (19.6 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is about average for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WLSS1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02163001). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.