Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29.5 ft
Flood water begins to flow into the gage house attached to the bridge. Gage equipment will be destroyed at higher levels.
28.5 ft
Flood water begins hitting the bottom of bridge which acts as a dam to the flow.
27 ft
Long road bridge over the river begins to flood.
20 ft
Structure 0.3 miles upstream from gage begins to flood.
17 ft
State route 41-164 flooded with 2 feet of water.
15 ft
Flood stage, water begins to flood state route 41-164.
10 ft
Bankfull level, water begins to flow into the lowland near the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2015 | 23.07 ft | — |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 19.33 ft | — |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 18.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LSRS1
River
Little Saluda River
County
Saluda, SC
Coordinates
34.0444°N, 81.6972°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Saluda River near Saluda?
The Little Saluda River near Saluda gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02167705) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Little Saluda River near Saluda?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Saluda River near Saluda is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Saluda River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Saluda River near Saluda to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Little Saluda River near Saluda gauge located?
The gauge is located in Saluda County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.0444°N, 81.6972°W. USGS site number: 02167705. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Saluda River at Lake Murray Dam near Irmo
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey