Saluda River at West Pelzer
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Anderson County, South Carolina on the Saluda River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WEPS1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
5,500 cfs
Minor Flood
12 ft
2,543 cfs
Action Stage
11 ft
4,220 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
25.6 ft
Record flood
25.5 ft
Near record flooding will occur, causing flooding around the lee steam plant.
20 ft
Several homes along adger street will be flooded.
18 ft
Moderate flooding continues. Floodwaters are expanding along the lower elevations of Lyman St and Adger St with extensive flooding of the area near the Saluda River access including within residential yards. Floodwaters may be impacting the first-floor elevations of several homes near the Saluda River boat access with significant flooding of adjacent outbuildings likely.
16 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. The first-floor elevations of homes in the Pelzer Mills area, where Lyman and Adger Streets come together, may be in imminent danger of flooding.
12 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Further flooding of woodlands and fields downstream of gage will occur. Additional flooding of the area around the Pelzer boat ramp will occur and floodwaters will continue to impact adjacent yards. Flooding of Arden Road will continue.
11 ft
Action Stage. The woodlands along both sides of the river are flooding. Water will enter a backyard of one home on Arden Road near Culbertson road. Parts of Pelzer boat ramp and yards of some homes along Adger Street in Anderson County will be flooded. Arden Road will be flooded by a couple inches of flood waters.
10.8 ft
Arden Road in Greenville County will begin to flood at its lowest elevation, which is directly across the Saluda River from the boat ramp in Anderson County.
9 ft
The boat ramp located off of Adger Street in Anderson County is inundated. Water is beginning to spread across the associated parking lot and access road. Water is beginning to inundate the lowest elevations of one backyard that borders the access road.
7 ft
About 2 ft of water will be going over the dam.
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 24, 1908 | 25.6 ft | — |
| Aug 24, 1908 | 25.6 ft | — |
| Aug 16, 1928 | 18 ft | — |
| Oct 21, 1918 | 18 ft | — |
| Aug 16, 1928 | 18 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
WEPS1
River
Saluda River
County
Anderson, SC
Coordinates
34.6433°N, 82.4542°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Saluda River at West Pelzer?
The Saluda River at West Pelzer gauge is maintained by USGS 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 West Pelzer?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Saluda River at West Pelzer is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Saluda River at West Pelzer gauge located?
The gauge is located in Anderson County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.6433°N, 82.4542°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.