Major Flood
14 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
At 17 feet water will top the Highway 63 bridge.
14 ft
At 14 feet water will top the bridges on Highway 601 and Barnes Road. Water will also impact the roadway on the Highway 63 bridge.
12.5 ft
At 12.5 feet the boat ramp at the Highway 601 bridge will be inaccessible and water will be at the bottom of the Highway 63 bridge.
11 ft
At 11 feet water will be at the bottom of the Highway 601 bridge and will also reach the roadway at Barnes Road.
9 ft
At 9 feet water will be at the bottom of the bridge on Barnes Road. Water will also flow over the top of the railroad bridge just upstream of Barnes Road.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | 5.86 ft | 4,400 cfs |
| Oct 9, 1992 | 5.79 ft | 4,360 cfs |
| Sep 3, 2016 | 5.74 ft | 4,180 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MILS1
River
Salkehatchie River
County
Hampton, SC
Coordinates
32.9890°N, 81.0526°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salkehatchie River near Miley?
The Salkehatchie River near Miley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02175500) 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 Salkehatchie River near Miley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salkehatchie River near Miley is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salkehatchie River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salkehatchie River near Miley 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 Salkehatchie River near Miley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hampton County, South Carolina at coordinates 32.9890°N, 81.0526°W. USGS site number: 02175500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Salkehatchie River near Barnwell SC
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey