RIVER GAUGE · SALKEHATCHIE RIVER
Salkehatchie River near Miley
Hampton County, South Carolina
Water level2.56 ft
Flow143 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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