Major Flood
26 ft
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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
20 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Flood water threatens SC Highway 34 one mile southwest of Chappells and SC Highway 39 a quarter mile south of Chappells.
21 ft
Extensive flooding occurs. Farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Much of the Saluda River Campground downstream from Chappells become flooded.
18 ft
The Saluda River Campground including the Campground Store downstream from Chappells becomes flooded. Campers should move to higher ground.
16 ft
Extensive farmland and river bottomland around and downstream from Chappells become flooded.
14 ft
Lowlands around and downstream from Chappells become flooded. Cattle grazing river bottomland should be moved to higher ground.
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 25, 1908 | 36.7 ft | — |
| Oct 1, 1929 | 32.7 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 1929 | 32.2 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Saluda River at Chappells?
The Saluda River at Chappells gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02167000) 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 Saluda River at Chappells?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Saluda River at Chappells is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Saluda River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Saluda River at Chappells 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 Saluda River at Chappells gauge located?
The gauge is located in Newberry County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.1744°N, 81.8642°W. USGS site number: 02167000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.