Saluda River at Chappells
Newberry County, South Carolina
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 1908 | 36.7 ft | — |
| Oct 1, 1929 | 32.7 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 1929 | 32.2 ft | — |
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