RIVER GAUGE · SALUDA RIVER
Saluda River near WARE SHOALS
Greenwood County, South Carolina
Water level2.01 ft
Flow355 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action40 ft
Minor flood42 ft
Moderate flood44 ft
Major flood46 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 48 ft
APPROX HEIGHT OF HWY 25 BRIDGE BASE
- 42 ft
ONE HOME OFF OF HIGHWAY 25 NEAR RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
- 40 ft
APPROACHES TO HIGHWAY 25 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1995 | 22.95 ft | 20,900 cfs |
| Sep 13, 1973 | 22.85 ft | 20,700 cfs |
| Mar 5, 1963 | 21.12 ft | 17,600 cfs |
More on Saluda River
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DownstreamSaluda River at Chappells
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