North Saluda River at Highway 11
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Greenville County, South Carolina on the North Saluda River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 021623975, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
HIGHWAY 11 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD
12 ft
BEECHWOOD FARMS AND PARTS OF OLD SETTLEMENT ROAD WILL BE FLOODED.
10 ft
OLD SETTLEMENT ROAD NEAR THE GAGE AND BEECHWOOD FARMS FURTHER DOWNSTREAM NEAR MARIETTA WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
8.19 ft
8.2 HERE WILL LIKELY CAUSE FLOODING DOWNSTREAM ON SALUDA LAKE AT THE MARINA.
7 ft
7.0 HERE AND ARD 4.5 AT SSRS1 AND MSRS1 WILL LIKELY TAKE SALUDA LAKE TO FULL POOL. DOCKS AND SALUDA LAKE LANDING AREA WILL LIKELY FLOOD. DAM WILL RELEASE WATER TAKING GSLS1 UP ARD 2 MORE FT.
6 ft
PARTS OF MOUNTAIN PARK GOLF COURSE MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD. PARTS OF DIVIDING WATER RD BTWN HIGHWAY 25 AND GARREN RD HAVE BEEN WASHED OUT BEFORE WITH THIS RIVER READING AND HEAVY RAIN 2+ IN 1-2 HR
4 ft
3 TO 4 INCH IN 1-2 HRS WILL CAUSE ROAD FLOODING IN AREA. 5.5 RIVER LEVEL AND 3 TO 4 INCH OF RAIN WILL TAKE THE RIVER UP TO BOTTOM OF BATES BRIDGE ROAD.
3.5 ft
3 TO 3.5 INCH IN 24 HOURS CAUSED THE RIVER TO RISE 4.5 FT
2 ft
2.0 IN 2.5 HOURS CAUSED A RISE OF 3.5 FT. NORTH SALUDA RIVER @ DIVIDE WATER RD NEAR GARREN RD AND HIGHWAY 25 HAS BEEN WASHED OUT BEFORE WITH THIS TYPE RAINFALL AND A CREST OF 7.3 FT.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2020 | 12.71 ft | 1,939 cfs |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 12.71 ft | 1,939 cfs |
| Mar 5, 2011 | 8.65 ft | — |
| Mar 5, 2011 | 8.65 ft | — |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 8.06 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SLTS1
River
North Saluda River
County
Greenville, SC
Coordinates
35.0839°N, 82.4600°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Saluda River at Highway 11?
The North Saluda River at Highway 11 gauge is maintained by USGS (site 021623975) 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 North Saluda River at Highway 11?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Saluda River at Highway 11 is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Saluda River rises?
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Where is the North Saluda River at Highway 11 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greenville County, South Carolina at coordinates 35.0839°N, 82.4600°W. USGS site number: 021623975. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey